Japan to Lift State of Emergency in All Regions at End of Month: NHK

Japan to Lift State of Emergency in All Regions at End of Month: NHK
People wearing protective masks amid the COVID-19 outbreak, make their way at a shopping district in Tokyo, Japan on Sept. 9, 2021. Kim Kyung-Hoon/ TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY via Reuters
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TOKYO—Japan plans to lift its COVID-19 state of emergency, which covers 19 prefectures, in all of the regions at the end of September, broadcaster NHK reported on Monday.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he discussed easing measures with relevant ministers on Monday, and would seek the views of a government panel of advisers on Tuesday.