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Is Japan's pandemic response a disaster or a success?

Is Japan's pandemic response a disaster or a success?

06/17/2020

PBS News Hour

Is Japan's pandemic response a disaster or a success?

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Is Japan's pandemic response a disaster or a success?

Japan has gone its own way on the coronavirus pandemic from its beginning, with a delayed response, limited testing and a gentler lockdown. But with cases of COVID-19 nearing 20,000 in the country, public health experts are asking whether Japan’s handling of the crisis should be applauded or criticized. Special correspondent Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.

06/17/2020

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