Japan is preparing to extend its state of emergency over the novel coronavirus for about a month, government sources said, even as some other countries begin to reopen after strict lockdowns.
The lockdown in Japan was originally set to end on May 6.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told media “it would be difficult to return to every-day life on May 7”, adding that the country needed to “brace for a drawn-out battle”.
Abe said he would consult on the scope of the extension with experts.
