Japan's health ministry stepped up its support measures Friday for prefectures to secure accommodations for patients with asymptomatic or mild cases of the novel coronavirus amid a growing number of infections nationwide.The move, which marks a shift in policy, follows the cases of two men in Saitama Prefecture who were self-isolating at home but died when their conditions suddenly took a turn for the worst. The government had originally recommended people with mild cases of COVID-19 to recuperate in their own homes.Working with the Japan Tourism Agency, the ministry will confirm the number…READ FULL ARTICLE
