3 JAPANESE PREFECTURES DECIDE TO TAKE STRICTER VIRUS MEASURES

Highlights –

• 3 Japanese prefectures decide to take stricter virus measures.
• Osaka, Hyogo and Miyagi prefecture have seen resurgence in new COVID-19 infections.
• The new measures will be implemented from April 5 to May 5.
• The central government is arranging to pay up to 100,000 yen ($903) each to small- and medium-sized businesses.

The Japanese government....