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Japan extends ban on new foreign arrivals
video The Japanese government has decided to extend the border restrictions that have resulted in a virtual ban on new foreign entrants. The measures are aimed at curbing the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Kishida Fumio unveiled a new set of anti-coronavirus measures on Tuesday. The action comes amid a recent surge in the number of cases. Kishida said the border control measure that went into effect in late November will stay in place until the end of February. He indicated that humanitarian issues and national interests will be taken into account in some cases. The central ... (full story)