Japan PM Suga declares state of Covid-19 emergency in Tokyo

Reuters

08 July, 2021, 02:45 pm

Last modified: 08 July, 2021, 02:46 pm

Japan PM Suga declares state of Covid-19 emergency in Tokyo

Reuters

08 July, 2021, 02:45 pm

Last modified: 08 July, 2021, 02:46 pm

Yoshihide Suga speaks during a news conference following his confirmation as Prime Minister of Japan in Tokyo, Japan September 16, 2020. Photo: Reuters

Yoshihide Suga speaks during a news conference following his confirmation as Prime Minister of Japan in Tokyo, Japan September 16, 2020. Photo: Reuters

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga formally declared on Thursday a state of emergency in Tokyo, putting restrictions aimed at curbing coronavirus infections in place through August 22.

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