Nationwide state of emergency declared by Japan

The worsening of the spread of the coronavirus disease in Japan has resulted in the Japanese government declaring a nationwide state of emergency. No legal force or punitive action can be taken by regional governments as they urge people to stay at home during this period. Shinzo Abe, Japanese Prime Minister, announced that the state of emergency would be in effect until May 6.

Nationwide state of emergency declared by Japan

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