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Japan to halt new entry of foreign nationals over new virus strain
by Eric Johnston
The new directive means most nonresident foreign nationals will not be able to enter the country from Monday until the end of January.
Japan to halt new entry of foreign nationals over new virus strain
The new directive means most nonresident foreign nationals will not be able to enter the country from Monday until the end of January.
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