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Japan eases travel curbs for Vietnam and seven other countries

Japan eases travel curbs for Vietnam and seven other countries

(VOVWORLD) - Japan has lowered travel advisories for eight countries, including Vietnam, China, and China’s Taiwan as coronavirus infections are slowing there, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday.

People in Japan wear masks to prevent COVID-19 infection at a subway station in Tokyo on September 29, 2020. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

The decision was made as part of Japan’s efforts to revive its economy while preventing the spread of the pandemic.

Japan previously issued a Level 3 alert warning citizens against overseas travel.

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