Japan to expand COVID quasi-emergency to 29 of 47 prefectures

Japan is planning to expand the enforcement of a quasi-state of emergency to a total of 29 of the country's 47 prefectures, after Osaka and seven others requested Friday that the central government put them under such a measure in an effort to curb the further spread of coronavirus infections.While the eight prefectures filed the request with the government so as to restrict the business of restaurants and bars, Japan's daily COVID-19 cases totaled 49,854, setting a new record for the fourth straight day.As the rapid spread of infections raises concern about the strain on the medical system…READ FULL ARTICLE