Japan has moved to declare a state of emergency to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Japan is likely to declare a state of emergency in seven cities including Tokyo, Osaka amid coronavirus outbreak, AFP reported. Once the Shinzo Abe administration declares an emergency, it will allow states to make laws to contain the spread of coronavirus. In a tweet by Japan's PM office, it said, "PM Abe spoke to the press and explained the government’s plan to introduce major economic package to tackle COVID-19. PM also stated that he intends to announce emergency declaration tomorrow and speak to the people on the measures and ask for their cooperation."
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