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Added on the 04/01/2021 13:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Tokyo, Jan 4 (EFE/EPA).- Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday that the government was considering declaring another state of emergency in Tokyo and the surrounding areas due to the continued rise of Covid-19 cases that have piled up the pressure on the country's healthcare system.The emergency declaration, if announced, would affect the capital and three neighboring prefectures of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa.The government would discuss the possible implementation of emergency during the week with the panel of experts advising the administration, Suga told reporters. (Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON).SHOT LIST: BUSINESS PEOPLE OFFER PRAYERS FOR PROSPERITY FOR THEIR COMPANIES AND THE ECONOMY ON THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY OF THE NEW YEAR AT THE KANDA MYOJIN SHRINE IN TOKYO, JAPAN.
Tokyo, Apr 21 (EFE/EPA).- The benchmark index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Nikkei, fell 2.19 per cent Wednesday in the first half of trading due to the possible declaration of a new state of emergency in several regions of Japan due to an increase in Covid-19 infections.(Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON)SHOT LIST: STOCK MARKET INDICATORS IN TOKYO, JAPAN.
Tokyo, Aug 18 (EFE/EPA).- The Japanese government announced Tuesday it will extend its state of emergency in Tokyo and seven other prefectures until September 12, as coronavirus infections across the country spike, increasing pressure on the healthcare system.(Camera: KIMIMASA MAYAMA)SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF TOKYO, JAPAN.
Tokyo, March 16 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Kimimasa Mayama) The streets of Tokyo live this Sunday a typical day with its citizens walking through the city after the Government of Japan extended the state of emergency to three more prefectures due to the continued spread of the coronavirus.According to the authorities, this situation has put the figures in some regions at record levels just over two months before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games begin.FOOTAGE OF JAPANESE WALKING DOWN THE STREET WITH A MASK IN TOKYO.
Tokyo, Apr 20 (EFE/EPA).- Japan's Nikkei fell 584.99 points, or 1.97 percent, Tuesday to close at 29,100.38 following concerns that the resurgence in COVID-19 cases may push the government to declare another state of emergency. (Camera: KIMIMASA MAYAMA).SHOT LIST: PEDESTRIAN WALKS PAST A STOCK MARKET INDICATOR BOARD IN TOKYO, JAPAN.