Suga urged people to wear face masks, wash their hands frequently and avoid risks. Experts on a government taskforce said the number of elderly patients is rising, with infections increasingly being brought into homes from offices and elsewhere. They urged the government to take action urgently to avoid an explosion in infections as in the U.S. and Europe. Yuriko Koike on Wednesday requested that places that serve alcohol close early starting Saturday until Dec. 17 and urged residents to avoid non-essential outings. The number of cases has since gradually climbed as the government tries to balance disease prevention and the economy.

Source: Daily Sun November 26, 2020 06:19 UTC