People wearing protective masks make their way amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan. PHOTO: REUTERS
Tokyo governor, others urge Japan's gov't to declare coronavirus emergency
New Covid-19 infections in Tokyo hit a record 1,337 on Dec. 31
TOKYO:
The governors of Tokyo and three other Japanese prefectures urged the government on Saturday to declare a state of emergency following a resurgence of Covid-19 cases.
Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters at a briefing after meeting the governors that the government would need to hear from experts before deciding on whether to make an emergency declaration.
New Covid-19 infections in Tokyo hit a record 1,337 on Dec. 31, and on Friday numbered 783. A nationwide record was also set on Dec. 31 with 4,520 new cases.
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