Japan PM Abe urges people with cold-like symptoms to avoid work, school

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday advised people across the country not to go to work or school if they develop cold-like symptoms, as the country grapples with the spread of a new coronavirus originating in China.Workplaces in the country, known for their long hours, need to encourage people to take days off without hesitation if they do not feel well, Abe said."The first thing that I want the people of Japan to keep in mind is to take time off school or work and refrain from leaving the house if they develop cold-like symptoms such as fever," Abe told a meeting of a government task for…READ FULL ARTICLE