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Chiba, Kanagawa, Osaka, and Saitama enter state of emergency during 2020 Olympics

Chiba, Kanagawa, Osaka, and Saitama prefectures enter a state of emergency due to a rise in COVID-19 cases during the 2020 Summer Olympics. A quasi-state of emergency is also imposed in Hokkaido, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Hyogo, and Fukuoka prefectures, effective until 31 August.

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HealthChiba, Kanagawa, Osaka, and Saitama enter state of emergency during 2020 Olympics

Chiba, Kanagawa, Osaka, and Saitama prefectures enter a state of emergency due to a rise in COVID-19 cases during the 2020 Summer Olympics. A quasi-state of emergency is also imposed in Hokkaido, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Hyogo, and Fukuoka prefectures, effective until 31 August.

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