New Japan Declares State Of Emergency Over Coronavirus1

Japan on Tuesday the 8th of April declared a state of Emergency following the increased cases of coronavirus in the country. The prime minister Shinzo Abe said the state of emergency had to be declared following the increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the country.

The prime minister said the one month state of emergency will help them flatten the curve in the country. “We are not at a stage where rapid nationwide spread is being observed, but some areas are under pressure, so we don’t have the luxury of time. The rise in infections is straining our health service.

“To relieve that pressure there will have to be a transformation in people’s behaviour. Preventing an explosion in cases, saving people in serious conditions and protecting you and your loved ones depends on how we change our behaviour.” Abe also urged people to reduce their contact with others by 70-80%, as this could flatten Coronavirus curve in the country.
The Prime Minister called on non-essential workers to work from home and for companies to create shifts for employees who cannot remotely work from their various homes.
The prime minister appealed to the citizens to work together with the government so they can overcome the crisis and defeat the disease together.

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