Japan to extend travel subsidy scheme amid record deaths, severe cases

Japanese tourism minister Kazuyoshi Akaba said Friday the government is planning to extend its domestic travel subsidy program by five months through the end of June to support the economy hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, a move that comes despite the record number of severe cases and deaths currently being reported across the country.Japan saw a record 45 deaths from the novel coronavirus on Friday, with severe cases also hitting a record 505 as it continues to grapple with a spike in infections.The number of people with severe symptoms increased by eight from Thursday, according to t…READ FULL ARTICLE