The Japanese government is considering issuing business suspension requests to host clubs and other similar establishments that have not taken sufficient measures to stem a recent surge in coronavirus infections, a minister said Tuesday.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 143 new coronavirus infections in the capital on Tuesday, marking less than 150 cases for a second day, Gov. Yuriko Koike said.
Worries over a resurgence of the pandemic have been heightened in recent days after more than 200 cases were reported for a fourth straight day through Sunday, including a daily record of 243 logged last Friday.