Japan to seek extension of state of emergency to May 31 on Monday - economy minister

Japan to seek extension of state of emergency to May 31 on Monday - economy minister
Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura (File photo) Image Credit: Wikipedia
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Japan's government will seek to extend the country's nationwide state of emergency to May 31 later on Monday, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said in parliament.

The government-issued state of emergency is due to expire on Wednesday, the last day of a week-long national holiday.

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