The coronavirus emergency regime has been extended throughout Japan until 6 May, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday.
Since April 7, the emergency has been declared for the same period in Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures of the country. That enabled local authorities to secure the cancellation of schools and the holding of major events. However, there has been no forced restriction on the movement of people in Japan.
The number of people infected with coronavirus in Japan has exceeded 9,000.