Tokyo Gov. Warns Against Large Parties

Tokyo Gov. warns against large parties

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has urged residents not to eat and drink in large groups, to keep the coronavirus out of their homes.

The governor made the call on Thursday, when the capital for the first time reported more than 500 new cases of the virus.

Tokyo Gov. Outlines Business Shutdown

Tokyo gov. outlines business shutdown

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has outlined which businesses will be asked to shut down operations, starting Friday at 12 a.m., as part of the metropolitan government's policy to help contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The list includes all educational facilities, karaoke bars, pachinko parlors, sports clubs, theaters, internet cafes and game centers. Restaurants and bars can stay open, but they will be asked to close early each day.

Tokyo Gov. Urges People Not To Go To Night Spots

Tokyo gov. urges people not to go to night spots

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko is urging people not to spend time in bars and other spots operating during the nighttime hours, in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

She was speaking at a news conference on Monday evening, following a recent spike in the number of the coronavirus infections in the capital.