Japan's economy minister said on Friday that new measures were needed to prevent a further spread of coronavirus infections in night clubs and ...
Infections in the capital have been creeping up since the government lifted a state of emergency about a month ago, with the notorious Kabukicho red-light district becoming a major source of cases.Clusters were first found among Kabukicho's many host clubs - where smartly dressed young men entertain women customers over drinks - and then at the female equivalent hostess or"cabaret" clubs.
"Infections are coming out of host and cabaret clubs and it's important to take firm measures there," Nishimura said.He did not elaborate on exactly what steps he wants the clubs to take but said he would meet experts and chiefs of the nightlife districts later on Friday to decide on measures. Tokyo's jump in cases has accompanied a rise in testing and Nishimura said authorities needed to be even more aggressive to stamp out the surge.Japan has had about 20,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 980 deaths.
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