Across Japan, the number of people confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus have kept surging, exceeding over 200, with some students included. This is aside from the over 700 people infected in the cruise ship Diamond Princess.
In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus among children in every region in Japan…
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday asked all elementary, junior high and high schools nationwide to close from Monday through the students’ spring break, which typically ends in early April.
“The government attaches the top priority to the health and safety of children, among others,” he said.
Later Thursday, the health and welfare ministry said Abe’s request does not apply to day care centers for children and after-school facilities for elementary school students.
More details about this news over at The Japan Times.
How thoughtful of the Prime Minister. I hope that the virus will no longer spread.
(Image Credit: KYODO/ The Japan Times)
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jeez this thing is worse than godzilla
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