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https://www.newsweek.com/japan-ends-coronavirus-emergency-850-deaths-no-lockdown-1506336
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NEWSWEEK: Japan Ends Coronavirus Emergency With 850 Deaths and No Lockdown
BY JASON LEMON ON 5/25/20 AT 11:26 AM EDT
https://archive.fo/06JIm
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced the end of his state of emergency declaration for the novel coronavirus pandemic, with just 851 deaths reported and without ever implementing a lockdown.
"I have decided to end the state of emergency across the nation," Abe said during a televised press conference on Monday. "In just over a month and a half, we almost brought (the infection) situation under control." [...]
While Japan never implemented stringent lockdowns like those in parts of China, many European countries and the U.S., it barred foreigner travelers who had visited many hard-hit countries and urged residents to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Restaurants and shops were also required to close earlier than normal. Karaoke bars, live music venues and gyms were shuttered and will remain closed in the coming weeks.
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