Dozens of U.S. Marines Infected With Coronavirus on Okinawa

A COVID-19 outbreak occurred at US military bases on Okinawa, Japan, with about 60 cases reported. The US military requested the exact numbers be kept confidential, but local media disclosed the figures. Okinawa's Governor Denny Tamaki criticized the military's handling of the outbreak and demanded transparency. The Pentagon had previously ordered bases to stop reporting exact case numbers for security reasons. The Okinawa Assembly protested the US response, citing a lack of transparency. Temporary lockdowns were imposed on two bases, and local residents have long protested the US military presence due to pollution, noise, and crime.

What concerns did Okinawa's Governor Denny Tamaki express regarding the military's handling of the outbreak?

What was the response of the US military regarding the number of COVID-19 cases on the bases?

What actions did the Okinawa Assembly take in response to the outbreak?

What temporary measures were imposed at the marine corps bases in Okinawa?

What reasons have local residents given for protesting the US bases in Okinawa?