Here are the latest updates from Japan and beyond on the coronavirus outbreak:

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Dotombori area on April 21, 2021. The Japanese government plans to impose a fresh coronavirus state of emergency in Osaka, neighboring Hyogo Prefecture and Tokyo soon, as a surge in severe cases chokes the areas' health care systems. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

As of 11 p.m., Thursday, April 22