Japan is considering extending the nationwide state of emergency until the end of May in a bid to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, government sources said Thursday.Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Toshihiro Nikai, secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, of his intention to extend the state of emergency currently due to be effective through next Wednesday."Returning to normalcy from May 7 is difficult and we need to brace for a protracted battle (against the virus)," Abe told reporters at his office."I will consult with experts as to the length of an extension," he …READ FULL ARTICLE
