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Containment or complacency? Covid-19 in Japan

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Japan's COVID-19 Resurgence

This chapter examines the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Japan, contrasting it with the country's earlier success in managing the pandemic. It discusses the government's response, including travel bans and implications of the canceled Tokyo Olympics, and highlights the challenges health authorities face in tracking the virus. The narrative also addresses the economic impact of the pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding the government's measures to contain the situation.

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