Japan<\/a><\/em><\/strong> will apply to Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka and is planned to be in effect until 6 May. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAbe doesn\u2019t want the virus to expand across the country and wants to minimise contact between people that can lead to the spread of infection and to support the healthcare system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVarious businesses will stay open in order to maintain social function,\u201d Abe said. \u201cI request that the areas subject to this remain calm,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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