Japan To Impose Ban On Foreigners Entry, Says PM Fumio Kishida

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, on November 29 announced border restrictions for foreigners in Japan. Lifted earlier in November, the restrictions will be reinstalled in order to prevent the spread of Omicron, the new variant of Covid-19 in Japan. "We are banning entry of foreigners from all countries, starting November 30," said Fumio Kishida. Found in South Africa, Omicron is now classified as a "Variant of Concern" by WHO.