Tokyo is considering fines and even prison terms for coronavirus-infected individuals who refuse to be hospitalized and cooperate with the authorities. The move comes as the country faces a major spike in Covid-19 cases.
The new penalties proposed by PM Yoshihide Suga’s administration were discussed at a meeting with the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry on Friday. The new restrictions come as a package of amendments to the infectious disease law, which is expected to be introduced to the parliament next week.
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