Japan seeks to extend Covid-19 emergency curbs in Tokyo, other areas

Japan's government said on Thursday it plans to extend emergency Covid-19 restrictions in Tokyo and other regions in a bid to curb infections and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, saying it is still too early to let down its guard.

Japan has been struggling with a fifth wave of the virus and last month extended its long-running curbs until Sept 12 to cover about 80 percent of its population.

However...