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Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says he will reconvene the monkeypox emergency committee by the week of the 18 July at the latest "so they are updated on the current epidemiology and evolution of the outbreak and implementation of counter-measures". SOUNDBITE
"Earlier today, I sent a letter to Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov proposing that we meet next week in Europe following on our talks in recent weeks to discuss the steps that we can take to resolve this crisis without conflict," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says while speaking at a UN Security Council meeting. SOUNDBITE
Tokyo, Sep 9 (EFE/EPA).-Japan on Thursday announced another extension of the state of emergency over Covid-19, imposed in the country's most populated areas, until the end of the month as hospitals continue to remain under pressure despite a recent drop in infections.The emergency, currently in effect in 21 of the 47 prefectures of the country, was set to end on Sunday, but the government decided to extend it until Sep. 30 in 19 provinces. (Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON/KIMIMASA MAYAMA).B-ROLL OF THE CITY OF TOKYO, JAPAN.
Jakarta, Aug 31 (EFE/EPA).- Indonesian government extended the emergency state of public mobility in Jakarta for another week until Sep. 6 to curb the spread of COVID-19.The extension comes, however, with a certain number of relaxations for community activities such as conducting trials or reopening of public areas.Indonesia has recorded a total of 4 million COVID-19 cases and 130,000 deaths since the beginning of pandemic. (Camera: BAGUS INDAHONO).SHOT LIST: INDONESIAN PASSENGERS TRAVEL ON THE TRAIN DURING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA.
Tokyo, Jun 17 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Kimimasa Mayama) Japan decided on Thursday to lift the state of emergency for Covid-19 as planned next Monday, June 21, in most parts of the country, but will maintain restrictions in certain areas, including Tokyo, one month before the Olympics.FOOTAGE OF TOKYO.