Maruha Nichiro hit with three-site COVID outbreak as Japan faces fourth surge in cases

As COVID-19 numbers build once again, the government is readying to again declare regional states of emergency.

Cases in the Japanese capital Tokyo have risen 20 percent in the last week.
Cases in the Japanese capital Tokyo have risen 20 percent in the last week.Foto: Amy Tran/Unsplash
Published 19 April 2021, 06:39Updated 19 April 2021, 12:06
COVID-19Maruha NichiroNippon Suisan Kaisha (Nissui)Japan