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Japanese island declares state of emergency over coronavirus

The number of cases of the strain of coronavirus – also known as Covid-19 – in Hokkaido has risen rapidly in recent days.

Joe Mellor by Joe Mellor
2020-02-28 10:36
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The Japanese island of Hokkaido is declaring a state of emergency over the rapid spread of coronavirus there.

The island’s governor says the emergency will continue until mid-March.

He is urging all residents to stay at home this weekend, which he says is a critical time to prevent the situation from worsening.

The number of cases of the strain of coronavirus – also known as Covid-19 – in Hokkaido has risen rapidly in recent days to 63.

A man wearing a face mask looks out over Hokkaido
Covid-19 has spread rapidly in Hokkaido (AP/Jae C. Hong)

Schools throughout Japan are closing until the end of March.

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