Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Japanese government formally declared a state of emergency in Tokyo on Thursday, due to rising numbers of COVID-19 infections.
Restrictions will be in place throughout the duration of the Olympic Games, and may mean that spectators are banned.The Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide made the announcement in the afternoon and is set to give further details at an evening press conference.Games organizers, including the International Olympic Committee, are currently meeting with national government and Tokyo city authorities to work out details.– More to follow..
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