In Japan entered emergency mode

This measure is urgent as the minimization of movement of people during the weekend is an important task, say local authorities.

Japan imposed a state of emergency. He will act in the country until may 6, said the Minister for economic recovery, governments are responsible for measures to combat the coronavirus, Yasutoshi Nishimura.

He noted that this measure is urgent as the minimization of movement of people during the weekends is important.

According to NHK, is still of emergency was declared before the deadline only in Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures. Japan was 8939 infections COVID-19. Know about 178 of the deceased.