Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures

7 January, 2021

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, via the government's official website, declared (07-Jan-2021) a fresh state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures of Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa, effective 09-Jan-2021 until 07-Feb-2021.