Special measures to be relevant for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, North of the governorship of Hokkaido, the prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and Hyogo. A special position there will be in effect at least until may 31.
“We are canceling the state of emergency in 39 prefectures of the country,” said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose words are quoted by the broadcaster NHK.
However, the head of the Japanese government urged the population not to abandon requirements aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19. Japanese citizens are encouraged to continue to refrain from unnecessary contact, being around large crowds of people and also in poorly ventilated rooms. In addition, as suggested by Japanese experts, in the current environment it is important to continue wearing masks and personal hygiene.
According to the latest information in Japan was more than 16.1 thousand of coronavirus. The most difficult situation with the spread of the infection is observed in the capital, where already identified more than five thousand patients with positive samples for COVID-19. However, in recent days on the territory of the island nation recorded a decline in the number of new cases of the disease, which gives rise to the local government with optimism to the future.
