PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (347): Japan, countries, WHO, global

COVID-19 — Worldwide/Unknown
Countries throughout the Asia-Pacific are experiencing 2nd waves, many — like Hong Kong, Australia and Vietnam — after being standard bearers for virus containment the 1st time around. They’re providing a window into the future for places just emerging from their 1st outbreaks, or continuing to battle through them, like the U.S.
A number of factors contributed to Japan’s resurgence, according to public health experts. The state of emergency may have been lifted too early, before