Emergence of the same few mutations simultaneously in different parts of the world gives scientists cautious optimism that there may be limits on the pandemic's endurance.
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Stricter virus measures to be rolled out for Osaka, Hyogo and Miyagi
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“Stronger measures have become necessary in Osaka, Hyogo and Miyagi prefectures to contain the outbreak before it gets worse," said minister Yasutoshi Nishimura.