Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa step up virus measures as infections rebound

The governors of Tokyo, Kyoto and Okinawa enhanced their responses to the coronavirus pandemic Monday amid a resurgence of infections, less than a month after Japan fully lifted a second COVID-19 state of emergency.The prevention measures under what is regarded as a quasi-state of emergency include asking restaurants and bars in densely populated areas to close by 8 p.m. and capping attendance at large events at 5,000. The steps will last through May 5 for Kyoto and Okinawa, and May 11 for Tokyo.Still, trains were crowded during the morning rush hour without any apparent change in the level…READ FULL ARTICLE