Japan pm calls for nationwide closure of schools over virus

You're referring to the recent news about Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, calling for a nationwide closure of schools to combat the spread of COVID-19.

On January 9, 2022, Prime Minister Kishida announced that he would be asking the government to take measures to close all schools in Japan until the end of the winter break, which is scheduled to end on January 10. This decision was made in response to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the virus, which has been causing a surge in cases across the country.

The closure of schools is intended to help reduce the transmission of the virus, particularly among children and young people, who are more likely to be infected with Omicron. The government is also urging people to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, such as wearing masks, washing their hands frequently, and avoiding crowded areas.

It's worth noting that this is not the first time that Japan has taken measures to close schools in response to the pandemic. In the past, the government has implemented various measures to reduce the spread of the virus, including closures of schools, restaurants, and other public facilities.

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