🏟️Japan is lifting its coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
🍻Restrictions on alcohol services and bars and restaurants will be relaxed.
👥The current state of emergency allowed a maximum of 5,000 people or 50% of venue capacity.
👥👥Areas without any restrictions can now have up to 10,000 fans.
📺Despite the lifting of the state of emergency, the prime minister encourages people to watch the Olympics at home.
What is the current state of emergency in Tokyo?
—The current state of emergency restricts gatherings to a maximum of 5,000 people or 50% of venue capacity, whichever is smaller.
How many fans are allowed in areas without any restrictions?
—Areas without any restrictions can now have up to 10,000 fans.
Can people watch the Tokyo Olympics in person?
—The prime minister encourages people to watch the Olympics at home, even with the lifting of the state of emergency.
What is the current vaccination rate in Japan?
—Currently, a little over 6% of the population in Japan is fully vaccinated.
Why is the lifting of the state of emergency controversial?
—The timing of the lifting of the state of emergency is closely tied to the Tokyo Olympics, which has raised concerns about the potential for a rebound in infections.
00:00Japan has announced the lifting of its coronavirus state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo, just over a month before the Tokyo Olympics.
00:09The restrictions on alcohol services and bars and restaurants will be relaxed.
00:17The current state of emergency allows a maximum of 5,000 people or 50% of venue capacity, whichever is smaller.
00:27Areas without any restrictions can have up to 10,000 fans.
00:34Despite the lifting of the state of emergency, the prime minister encourages people to watch the Olympics at home.
