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Japan to Downgrade COVID Classification on May 8

Join us as we listen to a news story about how Japan's government has decided to downgrade the legal status of COVID-19, which is currently classified as equivalent to Category 2, the second-most severe tier. On May 8, it will be lowered to Category 5, the same grouping as seasonal influenza. We talk about what will change with the reclassification, ask international residents for their thoughts, and consult experts for advice.

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  • Originally Aired February 20, 2023
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Created January 13, 2024 by
    silsha
  • Modified January 13, 2024 by
    silsha