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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

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CONTINUING SPIKE Tokyo raises its alert over COVID-19 cases to highest level 4 July 15, 2020 The Tokyo metropolitan government raised its alert for the novel coronavirus pandemic to the highest level of four as new infections exceeded 100 for the seventh straight day on July 15.
165 NEW CASES As ‘2nd wave’ hits Tokyo, locals question Koike’s reluctance July 15, 2020 Local frustration and distrust are growing over the Tokyo metropolitan government’s reluctance to seek another business shutdown during the recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

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: Tokyo raises its alert over COVID-19 cases to highest level 4
: As ‘2nd wave’ hits Tokyo, locals question Koike’s reluctance
: S. Korean city seeks pre-arrival coronavirus tests for U.S. soldiers

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