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| Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters that his government will make a formal decision on Tuesday, adding that it is necessary to ease restrictions gradually. (Photo by=Kyodo) |
[Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] A source familiar with the matter said Monday that the Japanese government is set to end the COVID-19 state of emergency covering Tokyo and 18 prefectures when it expires at the end of this month, according to Kyodo.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters that his government will make a formal decision on Tuesday, adding that it is necessary to ease restrictions gradually. Meanwhile, Japan will conduct an experiment using proof of COVID-19 vaccination at professional baseball and soccer stadiums in preparation for easing capacity restrictions, a Cabinet minister said Monday.
Once those measures against the virus are lifted, the cap for major sporting events will be raised to 10,000. In a related development, the government plans to carry out a series of tests starting in October at restaurants, live music venues and other places that typically attract large crowds in preparation for the relaxation of restrictions.
