Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe takes off his face mask as he arrives to speak to the media on Japan's response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan, April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
TOKYO (AP): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that he will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday (April 7) to bolster measures to fight the Covid-19 outbreak, but that there will be no hard lockdowns.
Abe also told reporters Monday (April 6) that his government will launch a 108 trillion yen (US$1 trillion) stimulus package to help counter the economic impact of the pandemic, including cash payouts to households in need and financial support to protect businesses and jobs.
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