Japan's opposition proposes cash handouts, vaccine priority for teachers

Japan's main opposition party on Friday released a set of emergency proposals for a coronavirus response covering cash handouts, as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's election for picking a new leader is set to take place later this month.The proposals by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan include giving 100,000 yen ($910) to low-income households, offering new benefits to businesses to curb social and economic activities to stop the spread of the virus, and prioritizing vaccinating teachers.The CDPJ plans to submit its proposals to the government and ruling coalition of the Li…READ FULL ARTICLE