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EXPLAINER: What does Japan's virus state of emergency mean

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TOKYO – Japan on Friday declared a state of emergency to curb a rapid coronavirus resurgence, the third since the pandemic began.

The measures in parts of Japan, including Tokyo, have so far failed to curb infections caused by a more contagious new variant of the virus.

Here's a look at how the state of emergency differs from previous ones, what measures are included, and whether Japan can control infections before the Tokyo Olympics in July.

HOW BAD IS JAPAN’S SITUATION? Japan, with about 550,000 cases and fewer than 10,000 deaths, is better off than much of the world, though not so good when compared with other places in Asia.

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