Osaka to request stronger virus measures in response to "fourth wave"

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura said Monday he plans to request the central government to designate the western Japan prefecture as an area requiring stronger anti-virus measures based on a law, saying it has already entered the "fourth wave" of infections.Osaka is believed to be the first in the country to seek binding measures against the coronavirus based on a revised law that took effect in February, which include fines for businesses that do not comply with restrictions on operating hours."Looking at how fast the virus is spreading, cases will very likely increase this week," Yoshimura s…READ FULL ARTICLE