Japan promises safe Olympics after unveiling new emergency measures

[April 23, 2021]    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday promised to ensure a safe Tokyo Olympics this summer, after announcing a new state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures.

A 3D printed Olympics logo is seen in front of displayed "Tokyo 2021" words in this illustration taken March 24, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The measures will go into effect from April 25 to May 11, raising questions about Japan's ability to host the Olympics amid a resurgent coronavirus.

(Reporting by Kiyoshi Takenaka and Elaine Lies; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

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