Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga
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Several cities in Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo will go into a state of emergency from April 25 to mid May. This is the third time that the country has declared a state of emergency owing to Covid 19 spread. The country, which is set to host the Olympic Games in July, is in a rush to contain the spread of the virus.</p>
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&ldquo;We must take strong measures in a focused manner while many people are on holiday during the Golden Week to bring the virus under control,&quot; Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday. The Golden Week in the country marks four national holidays within seven days.</p>
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The country is set to close all bars and restaurants though schools will remain open.</p>
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&ldquo;The serving of alcoholic drinks at eating and drinking establishments is likely to be suspended under a new Covid 19 state of emergency set to be declared for Tokyo and three western prefectures,&rdquo; the Japan Times said.</p>
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The news organisation added that large commercial facilities including department stores, shopping malls and theme parks could be shut down.</p>
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Japan reported a total of 5,465 cases on Thursday.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
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