Japan to end state of emergency in most regions

Capital Tokyo, however, is set to keep restrictions until the virus is contained. FMTNews Japan

TOKYO: Japan is expected to lift the state of emergency for 39 of its 47 prefectures on Thursday, local media reported, while the capital Tokyo is set to keep restrictions in place until it sees a convincing containment of the coronavirus.

The government said this week it would add four economists to its advisory panel for combating the epidemic. Hardest-hit Tokyo has conducted just 50,000 tests so far, of which about 5,000 were positive. With hospitals still stretched, the capital and surrounding prefectures are set to remain in a state of emergency.

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