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Japan nears a Covid-19 crisis. The Olympics could tip it over the edge
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Published on May 8, 2021 - Duration: 03:15s
Japan nears a Covid-19 crisis. The Olympics could tip it over the edge
In less than three months, the world will be watching as Japan attempts to host the Summer Olympics in the midst of a global pandemic.
As a fourth coronavirus wave takes shape, doctors fear the country’s medical system could be pushed beyond the breaking point.
CNN’s Blake Essig gets rare access to the Covid-19 ward at Saitama Medical University International Medical Center.
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