TOKYO -- Japan plans to extend the state of emergency in cities including Tokyo until Sept. 12 and expand the declaration to seven additional prefectures.
Coronavirus
Japan set to extend Tokyo state of emergency to Sept. 12
Affected areas to be expanded to Hyogo, Fukuoka and five other prefectures
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks to reporters after a meeting with ministers on pandemic policy on Aug. 16.
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