The Japanese government made the surprise decision to add three more prefectures to the May 16-31 COVID-19 state of emergency, which now also includes Hokkaido, Okayama and Hiroshima, Asahi Shimbun reported May 14.

Japan: Government Expands COVID-19 Emergency Measures to Three More Prefectures

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The Japanese government made the surprise decision to add three more prefectures to the May 16-31 COVID-19 state of emergency, which now also includes Hokkaido, Okayama and Hiroshima, Asahi Shimbun reported May 14. 

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Japan: Government Expands COVID-19 Emergency Measures to Three More Prefectures

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