Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years

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The Tokyo Motor Show has been cancelled for the first time in its 67-year history due to rising virus cases.

The cancellation of the event comes even as the organisers of the Summer Olympics push ahead with their plans.

It comes as Japan is expected to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures from 25 April to 11 May.

Japan is facing a surge in Covid-19 cases, driven by more infectious

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