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On the eve of the Olympic Games, the Japanese government declares a state of emergency in Tokyo

On the eve of the Olympic Games, the Japanese government declares a state of

Japan has declared a state of emergency in Tokyo, which will last until the end of the Olympic Games. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters that the state of emergency under the pandemic would last until August 22nd.

Bars and restaurants will not be allowed to serve alcohol and must be closed until 20:00. New cases with Covid-19 are on the rise in Tokyo, as the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games will be held on July 23rd.

"Given the situation, we will impose a state of emergency on Tokyo," he said.

Organizers are discussing not to allow fans. The announcement came after a meeting between the organizing committee, the government and the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, who has just arrived in Japan. The Olympic Games will be held in the Japanese capital from July 23 to August 8.

Source: BBC

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