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Japan widens virus restrictions as omicron surges in cities
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TOKYO (AP) — Restaurants and bars will close early in […]
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Japan widens virus restrictions as omicron surges in cities
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government is preparing social restrictions in Tokyo and other regions as the omicron variant of the coronavirus infects more people.
Numerous municipalities in Japan will be placed under expanded COVID-19 restrictions starting at the end of this week amid a surge in cases spurred by the omicron variant.
Tokyo and a dozen other areas in Japan will face new coronavirus restrictions effective Friday, with local leaders shortening hours for restaurants, as omicron cases hit a record high in the capital
Restaurants and bars will close early in Tokyo and a dozen other areas across Japan beginning Friday as the country widens COVID-19 restrictions due to the omicron variant, which has caused cases to surge to new highs in metropolitan areas.
