Kyodo News reports on the matter
The report cites remarks by Japanese prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, in saying that the decision will be taken on Friday as to whether or not they will end the state of emergency measures in place that is set to run through to 7 March.
Earlier reports had suggested that prefectures such as Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto should see the state of emergency lifted at the end of this month but Tokyo may have to wait until 7 March before said measures are removed.
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