China News Service, September 26. According to a Japanese television report on the 25th, the state of emergency in many parts of Japan will expire on September 30, and the authorities are considering lifting the state of emergency in related areas.

Data map: Japan under the epidemic.

  According to reports, at present, 19 prefectures and counties, including Tokyo and Osaka, are still in a state of emergency. In addition, 8 counties are implementing "key measures to prevent spread."

The deadline is September 30.

  In this regard, a senior government official revealed on the 25th that “the government believes that the (epidemic situation) has reached a level that can be lifted. According to the current situation, it should be lifted." According to the analysis of the report, this means that the Japanese government will lift the emergency in all regions. Status and "Key Measures for Spread Prevention".

  According to reports, the authorities will make a final decision on September 28 after listening to the opinions of local governments and experts.

  On the morning of the 25th local time, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who was visiting the U.S., also said when asked whether the state of emergency would be lifted, "The (epidemic) situation is indeed improving, and expert opinions will be considered before making a judgment."

  According to statistics from the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), as of September 25, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Japan was 1,692,638, and the number of newly confirmed cases has been less than 5,000 for 8 consecutive days.