The remarks were made shortly after Suga announced that the state of emergency would enter effect on Monday and last through August 22nd.
Tokyo reported 896 news cases on Thursday, up from 673 every week earlier. it is the 19th straight day that cases have topped the mark set seven days prior. New cases on Wednesday hit 920, the very best total since 1,010 were reported on May 13th.
The issue of the state of emergency is probably going to mean that venues are going to be with none spectators, although sponsors et al. may have access. The no-fan atmosphere could include the opening ceremony at National Stadium.
