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Japan extends COVID-19 state of emergency as calls grow to cancel Tokyo Olympics – ABC News
Japan extends its COVID-19 state of emergency for 20 more days with infections still not slowing as it prepares to host the Olympics from July 23.
Japan has extended a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas for 20 more days, with infections still not slowing as it prepares to host the Olympics in just over 50 days.
Key points:
- The state of emergency will last until a month before the Olympics begin
- Strains on the medical system remain severe with concerns infections will continue to rise
- Calls have been growing to cancel the games, which are due to begin on July 23
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