Japan PM Abe: Virus situation different from April, will gradually allow re-entry of foreigners

Ahead of the four-day long holiday, Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shinzo Abe offered some conciliatory remarks on the coronavirus situation in the country.

Key quotes

“Virus situation different from April.”

“Will keep event restrictions until the end of August for now.”

“There are fewer seriously ill patients related to the virus.”

“Current foreign entry rules to be extended until the end of August.”

“But to gradually allow re-entry of foreigners into the country with permission.”