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Experts: Peak has possibly passed in some prefs

Quasi-emergency priority measures implemented in Hiroshima, Yamaguchi and Okinawa prefectures on Jan. 9 seem to have blunted the spike in novel coronavirus cases, with some experts predicting that the peak may have passed in some areas.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 20, 2022

Social activities in Okinawa Pref. on tightrope

NAHA -- Despite the ongoing spread of the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus in Okinawa Prefecture, citizens are unable to get tested quickly. The spread of the virus has kept essential workers who are either infected or were in close contact with infected people from coming to work, leaving…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 18, 2022