Shipping container hotels are helping local authorities in Japan in their fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic, acting as sites for testing patients.These small one-unit hotels, called "rescue hotels" by Develop Co., a land developer based in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, are mobile and easy to install, and also serve as a holding area for medical workers.Related coverage:Japan adds Algeria, 17 nations to entry ban list over virusHow the pandemic helped football star Yoshito Okubo strike a new balance at homeGlobal death toll from coronavirus tops 500,000Company officials said the ind…READ FULL ARTICLE