Japan to expand virus emergency to include over half its economy
(WorldNews Japan)

Japan is set to expand the area under the coronavirus state of emergency beyond the Tokyo region, encompassing the country`s three largest economic hubs as a surge in virus cases continues to grow. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will announce the expansion of the emergency area to seven additional prefectures later on Wednesday, according to media reports. He is set to speak at a press conference at 7 p.m. Together with Tokyo and three nearby prefectures that came under a state of emergency less than a week ago, the areas will represent more than half the nation`s economy. MORE FROM THIS...