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Japan bans entry of foreign visitors due to Omicron variant’s spread

Japan bans entry of foreign visitors due to Omicron variant’s spread — People wearing face masks in Tokyo (Koji Sasahara/AP)

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021 - 07:14

Associated Press Reporter

Japan has announced it will suspend entry of all foreign visitors due to the spread of the new coronavirus variant Omicron.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the measure will take effect on Tuesday.

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