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...