Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki warned the virus is spreading ‘at an explosive pace’. Photo: Kyodo
Japan coronavirus: Okinawa governor fears ‘collapse’ of health care system, declares new state of emergency
- Japanese government has resisted a return to restrictions in even the hardest-hit parts of the country, prompting Governor Denny Tamaki to act independently
- US forces based in Okinawa have also been affected, accounting for 248 infections, but locals have also contributed to spreading the virus
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Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki warned the virus is spreading ‘at an explosive pace’. Photo: Kyodo