TOKYO -- Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike is preparing to ask the Japanese government to extend the coronavirus state of emergency in the greater Tokyo area, likely by about two weeks, sources told Nikkei on Tuesday.
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Tokyo governor to seek extension for COVID state of emergency
With decline in cases slowing, capital-area leaders favor two more weeks
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