TOKYO: Japan has declared a state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic for Tokyo and three nearby areas as cases continued to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga issued the declaration Thursday at the government task force for the coronavirus.
The declaration kicks in Friday until Feb. 7, and centers around asking restaurants and bars to close at 8 p.m. and people to stay home and not mingle in crowds.
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Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area over coronavirus
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Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area over coronavirus
- Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga issued the declaration Thursday at the government task force for the coronavirus
Italian fashion designer Valentino dead at 93
ROME: Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died, his foundation said on Monday.
He was 93.
“Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,” the foundation said on Instagram.
The lying in state will be on Wednesday and Thursday, while the funeral will take place in Rome on Friday at 11 am (1000 GMT), it added.
He was 93.
“Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones,” the foundation said on Instagram.
The lying in state will be on Wednesday and Thursday, while the funeral will take place in Rome on Friday at 11 am (1000 GMT), it added.
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