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Containment or complacency? Covid-19 in Japan

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Japan's COVID-19 Struggles and Olympic Fallout

This chapter delves into the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Japan, analyzing the government's initial success, its handling of the Tokyo Olympics, and the subsequent economic implications. It discusses the challenges faced in public health response and the significant repercussions of postponed events on national morale and corporate confidence.

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