Japan lifts key epidemic prevention measures

At the same time, the Government Japan focus on economic recovery. This decision was made in the context of the epidemic COVID-19 In this country, there have been signs of positive changes, while the criteria for assessing the disease have also been changed to suit the new situation.

After consulting with the Committee of Experts on Disease Prevention and Control, the Japanese Government decided to lift the Key epidemic prevention measures in 18 localities of this country. Thus, this is the first time since the beginning of January 2022, no locality in Japan has had to apply a state of emergency or take key measures to prevent the epidemic. After lifting the implementation of key measures, Japan will continue to promote vaccination and strengthen the health system to ensure that it is ready to cope with the next wave of epidemics.

The Japanese government has decided to lift the application of key epidemic prevention measures in 18 localities. (Photo: AP)

Along with the decision to lift the application of key epidemic prevention measures, Japan also changed the isolation regulations for people who have been in close contact with COVID-19 cases. Accordingly, depending on the epidemic situation and pressure on the health system in each locality, contacts in businesses will not need to be isolated but still go to work as usual. This is a measure to maintain socio-economic activities in accordance with the new situation.

Restrictive measures to prevent the epidemic in the past time have negatively affected economic activities in Japan. Therefore, the decision to cancel this time will be an opportunity for businesses to resume business activities, especially in the tourism and service sectors.

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