Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike announced Tuesday evening that residents in the capital age 65 and over as well as those with pre-existing conditions should refrain from participating in the Go To Travel tourism promotion campaign.
The governor made the announcement shortly after a meeting with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
“To stem more severe cases from emerging, those most at risk of developing severe symptoms should refrain from using the campaign for inbound and outbound travel,” Koike told reporters.
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