BREAKING: Japan to downgrade COVID-19 as seasonal flu in spring

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday said he has directed his cabinet to reclassify COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal flu as the government looks to focus on the country's economic recovery. The change will take place in spring.   Read the full story here.	View in browser
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	Asia Daily Briefing - Midday Update January 20, 2023

	Japan to downgrade COVID-19 as seasonal flu in spring TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday said he has directed his cabinet to reclassify COVID-19 to the same category as seasonal flu as the government looks to focus on the country's economic recovery. The change will take place in spring.   Read the full story here.
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