Japan and the U.S. have reached a 'basic agreement' to prohibit U.S. soldiers from leaving their bases to contain a recent COVID surge, which Okinawa's governor says American soldiers are responsible for.
to urge the Defense Department to implement stronger restrictions on bases to curtail the virus' spread in areas with a considerable U.S. military presence.
implemented several preventative measures for all military installations in Japan, including a mask mandate, testing personnel upon arrival and restricting movement until testing negative.. Details of the agreement are not yet finalized.Okinawa, home to several U.S. military facilities, reported at least 981 new COVID cases last week. Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki alleged American soldiers were responsible for the uptick in infections.
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