Japan To Raise Cap On Daily Arrivals To 20,000 From June 1
The Japanese government says it will ease COVID-19 quarantine measures from next month, and raise the limit on daily arrivals to 20,000 from the current 10,000.
The government revealed on Friday that in relaxing the measures, countries and regions will be divided into three groups, depending on risk factors such as rates of recent positive test results upon arrival.
Visitors from areas in the low-risk group will be exempt from virus testing and self-quarantine even if they have not been vaccinated for COVID-19.
People from the group with medium risk will be exempted from tests and self-quarantine if they have received three shots of COVID vaccine. Those who have not had a third shot will be required to have a test and asked to observe at least three days of self-quarantine at home.
For those from areas with high risk, virus testing will continue to be required. They will also be asked to self-quarantine at home for at least three days even if they have received a third vaccine shot. People who have not had a third shot will be asked to stay at designated accommodation facilities for three days.
The government says about 80 percent of people entering Japan are expected to be exempted from tests and self-quarantine. The government plans to announce next week what countries and regions will belong to which of its three designated risk groups.