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The number of new infections in Tokyo and other parts of Japan has edged up in recent days, although the numbers pale beside those being reported in the US, Britain and parts of Europe.

They are also lower than those that have previously prompted the government to call states of emergency that include restrictions on restaurant and bar opening hours.

I am outraged because the sharp increase in the number of infections among US military personnel suggests that their management is insufficient,” Tamaki told reporters at the weekend.

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