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Japan has extended a virus state of emergency in parts of the country with less than six months until the Olympics Games is due to open

Japan Extends Virus Emergency, Months Before Delayed Olympics

Japan extends virus emergency, months before delayed Olympics

Olympics Will Happen 'However Coronavirus Evolves': Tokyo 2020 Chief

Organisers and government officials insisting the Tokyo Games can be held safely this summer

Olympics will happen 'however coronavirus evolves': Tokyo 2020 chief

Japan Says EU Export Curbs Delaying Its Covid-19 Vaccination Plan

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Japan says EU export curbs delaying its Covid-19 vaccination plan

The month-long extension of Japan's virus state of emergency comes despite a dip in new infections

Japan To Extend Virus Emergency, Months Before Delayed Olympics

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