Japan to downgrade coronavirus classification on Might 8

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan is about to downgrade its classification of COVID-19 to that of a much less critical illness on Might 8, revising its measures in opposition to the coronavirus resembling stress-free steering that folks put on masks in public indoor locations, NHK public broadcaster stated.

The federal government final revised coronavirus measures in Might 2022.

(Reporting by Elaine Lies; Enhancing by Frank Jack Daniel)