Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Concerns over a new viral sub-variant prompt Japan’s COVID-19 advisory

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TOKYO – The Japanese government’s advisory panel on COVID-19 measures has approved the extension of quasi-emergency restrictions currently in place in 13 prefectures that are set to expire on Sunday amid concerns over a new virus sub-variant. Daishiro Yamagiwa, who is in charge of the government’s COVID-19 response taskforce, told a panel of medical and … Read more