Rising corona numbers: Olympia host Japan extends emergency

Olympia host Japan extends its emergency to further prefectures outside the metropolitan region in view of the rising corona numbers. "We need to send a strong embassy," said Health Minister Norihisa Tamura: "We are very worried." On Thursday, the infections were first climbed to over 10,000 in the pandemic in Japan.

In connection with the Olympic Games, 21 positive cases were announced on Friday, also a high. However, the organizers deny any connection and refer to the measures that contain mask and distance obligation as well as daily tests of athletes.

However, the chairman of the Tokyte Medical Association warned against indirect effects of the games on the Covid situation in Japan. "For the people, it is difficult to preserve the self-control if we organize this festival," said Haruo Ozaki.

Outside the Olympia bubble, the Japanese government has been resetting to restrictions on constraints since the beginning of the pandemic. In the emergency, which runs far less strict than most lockdowns, restaurants and bars have to close earlier and must not sell alcohol, the summer games also take place without viewers.

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In view of the new development, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga apparently reflects on stricter measures. On Friday, a decision could fall. The emergency could also be extended beyond the 22nd of August by the end of the month. The Paralympics start on the 24th of August, a decision on the viewers at this event has not fallen yet.