The Japanese government has officially downgraded the threat level of COVIDo that of the seasonal flu, and decisions regarding how to handle the virus are now to be made by individuals. This is an enormous policy change for Japan, and it probably happened quicker than some expected.
Of course, Japan lags behind the rest of the world in terms of trying to return to a normal, post-coronavirus world. And Japan’s slow changes seemed like they would last for several more years, if not permanently.
Thus, the recent change that classifies the coronavirus as dangerous as the flu must come as a big surprise to those who have been paying attention to the government and its decision-making process.
Many people thought Japan’s COVID protocols would last years longer, as Japan seemed to worried about potential infections to try life in a post-coronavirus world. But now we know that isn’t the case.
It will be interesting to see how Japan handles its return to normal life.
Brett
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