Japan is gearing up for a sixth wave of COVID-19, with the central government looking to roll out a bundle of new policies on Friday before winter begins.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday introduced a major policy package — his first since he was reappointed earlier this week — aimed at bolstering the country’s hospital capacity, expanding its vaccine campaign and advancing the treatment and testing of those infected with the virus.
“Pandemic response will remain our top priority,” Kishida said during a news conference Wednesday evening. “A comprehensive plan will be drawn up and announced to the public by the end of the week.”