Japan to declare coronavirus emergency
Published Date: 4/7/2020
Source: Reuters
Japan will impose a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday to contain the coronavirus, while the government prepares a $990 billion stimulus package to soften the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic. Infections are on the rise and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said an emergency would last about a month and will give governors authority to call on people to stay at home and businesses to close. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: http://reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en