TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday said he has directed his cabinet to reclassify COVID-19, putting it in the same category as seasonal flu, as the government looks to focus on economic recovery. The change will take place in spring.
Coronavirus
Japan to downgrade COVID-19 as seasonal flu in spring
Government also looks to scrap its indoor mask recommendation
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tells reporters on Jan. 20 that he has directed his cabinet to reclassify COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal flu. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
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