TOKYO -- Japan is set to allow the governors of three prefectures, including Okinawa, to enact restrictions on social activities as community spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19 becomes more prevalent, the government announced on Thursday.
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Japan to allow restrictions in 3 regions amid rising COVID cases
Okinawa, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures ready to impose curbs on activity
The manager of a restaurant in Tokyo serves draft beer. Under the new restrictions, governors of the affected prefectures can ask restaurants and bars to cut their operating hours. © Reuters
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