7 May 2021

Tokyo extends Covid-19 state of emergency

From Lately, 10:30 pm on 7 May 2021

A state of emergency has been extended around Tokyo and three other areas until the end of May to curb a surge in COVID-19 infections, just months before the start of the Olympics. The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to begin on July 23, but Otago University epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker says the situation in Japan means people will die if they go ahead.  Japan correspondent, Phoebe Amoroso explains the latest situation.

Commuters in Fukuoka City pass electronic billboards calling for the prevention of the spread of Covid-19.

Commuters in Fukuoka City pass electronic billboards calling for the prevention of the spread of Covid-19. Photo: Yomiuri