Japan declares state of emergency over coronavirus surge
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced a monthlong state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures to address a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, urging a 70-80% reduction in social contacts. The measure includes a stay-at-home request without penalties for non-compliance.
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Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsPrime Minister Shinzo Abe announced a monthlong state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures to address a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, urging a 70-80% reduction in social contacts. The measure includes a stay-at-home request without penalties for non-compliance.