The following is a chronology of major events related to the novel coronavirus and Japan.Jan. 9, 2020 -- Chinese state-run media reports novel coronavirus detected in patient.Jan. 15 -- 1st coronavirus infection confirmed in Japan.Jan. 30 -- World Health Organization declares global emergency.Feb. 3 -- Quarantine starts on cruise ship Diamond Princess, which arrived at Yokohama Port, group infection later confirmed among passengers, crew members.Feb. 13 -- 1st death from new coronavirus infection in Japan confirmed.March 4 -- Domestic infection cases top 1,000, including figures on cruise s…READ FULL ARTICLE