Authorities are seeking to slow virus’ expansion and minimise deaths. FMTNews Japan
Sumo wrestlers wearing masks arrive at Shin Osaka railway station in Osaka on Feb 23.
The plan, approved at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, also urged people with symptoms of cold or fever to stay at home and asked event organisers to carefully consider whether to proceed with their plans. Telecommuting, or working online or from home, would reduce the infection risk from people gathered in one place.
In recent days, there have been confirmed infections in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido and the western prefecture of Ishikawa as well as around the capital of Tokyo.
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