Tag: State of emergency

Japan Lifts State of Emergency Earlier Than Planned

Japan’s State of Emergency was previously extended to May 31, but those restrictions have officially been lifted earlier than planned. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference on May 25 to announce that the declaration of State of Emergency has now been lifted …Read more »

Japan’s State of Emergency Extended to May 31

May 4, 2020

Joseph Luster

Japan’s State of Emergency declaration was scheduled to end on May 6, but the fight to contain COVID-19 continues. As a result, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that the State of Emergency will be extended until May 31. The announcement follows a preliminary message …Read more »