Japan to declare state of emergency

(VOVWORLD) - Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo said on Monday he will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday to boost the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. 

He said that the Japanese government will launch a 1 trillion USD stimulus package to support households in need and protect businesses and jobs.

The state of emergency will cover Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and four other hard-hit prefectures, and will be in effect for about a month.

The prime minister said he will hold a news conference on Tuesday to explain the state of emergency.

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