U.S. base asks Japanese workers to keep children home from school

A U.S. military base in western Japan asked Japanese employees not to send their children to local schools in a bid to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the local board of education said Monday.Elementary and junior high schools in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, reopened on May 7 after their closure as part of measures against the virus spread.But a total of 55 children were absent from two local elementary schools Friday due to a request by U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, according to the city's board of education.Related coverage:READ FULL ARTICLE