TOKYO: The Japanese government on Monday officially announced its decision to extend the nationwide state of emergency imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, by nearly a month until May 31.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, scheduled to hold a press conference in the evening, made the formal decision to extend the state of emergency beyond May 6, the last day of Japan's Golden Week holiday, reports Xinhua news agency.
After an advisory panel of medical experts approved the extension in the morning, the government notified the parliament of the decision. (IANS)