Japan's PM eyes re-opening of country despite record daily high

Name: Japan's PM eyes re-opening of country despite record daily high
Uploaded: 2020-07-23T15:43:36+00:00
Duration: 1 min 45 s
Description: Authorities in Tokyo have announced 366 new Covid-19 cases in one day. The new daily record comes despite the virus seeming under control since May, when the country lifted its national state of emergency. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meanwhile has said re-establishing travel links with neighbouring countries is his priority.

Issued on: 23/07/2020 - 17:43

Authorities in Tokyo have announced 366 new Covid-19 cases in one day. The new daily record comes despite the virus seeming under control since May, when the country lifted its national state of emergency. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meanwhile has said re-establishing travel links with neighbouring countries is his priority.