Japan exempts two-week quarrantine for returnees as US hits new record, global cases top 45 Million

Local residents visiting the Meiji Shinto Shrine to mark 100 years since its founding in Tokyo on Friday night (Oct 30, 2020). - AFP

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 31 (Bloomberg): Japan will waive a two-week self-quarrantine requirement for those returning from an overseas business trip of one week or less, the Nikkei reported.

The decision takes effect on Nov. 1 and is applicable to Japanese citizens and those holding residency status, on the condition that travelers limit their movements to between their home and workplace, the report said.