COVID-19 pandemic The Japanese government announces the extension its state of emergency in 19 prefectures until September 30 with Miyagi and Okayama prefectures being downgraded to a quasi-state of emergency after the expiry of their current orders on September 12. COVID-19 state of emergency to end on Sept. 30 for 19 prefectures | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis © The Asahi Shimbun Sources: The Asahi Shimbun
