State of emergency likely to be extended in Tokyo till June 20
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The state of emergency in different prefectures of Japan including Tokyo, which is scheduled to end on May 31, is likely to be extended further till June 20 in view of a surge in Covid-19 cases. "In Osaka and Tokyo, the flow of people is starting to creep up, and there are concerns that infections will rise," Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, said. PM Suga may announce the extension of the state of emergency later today.