TOKYO -- Japan is discussing a possible change next spring that would place COVID-19 in the same category of infectious disease as the seasonal flu, a move that could ease the strain on health care providers.
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Japan eyes spring downgrade of COVID-19 to same level as flu
Change would ease restrictions on patients and providers
Japan's health ministry plans to keep offering COVID-19 vaccines free of charge for now. © Reuters
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