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Okinawa state of emergency extended to 20 June after record cases

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga extended the state of emergency in Okinawa from 23 May to 20 June following a record 207 new cases reported in 24 hours, with hospital capacity nearing full occupancy.

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HealthOkinawa state of emergency extended to 20 June after record cases

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga extended the state of emergency in Okinawa from 23 May to 20 June following a record 207 new cases reported in 24 hours, with hospital capacity nearing full occupancy.

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