Japan PM Abe says no need for another state of emergency over coronavirus

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday reiterated there is no immediate need to declare another state of emergency in Japan despite a recent resurgence in novel coronavirus infections.Speaking at a press conference in Hiroshima, Abe said there had been far fewer serious and fatal cases recently compared to when the previous state of emergency was declared in April, and that hospitals across the country were better equipped to treat patients."The aim is to prevent the spread of infections as much as possible while also keeping social and economic activity going," he said. "It's a very difficu…READ FULL ARTICLE