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Coronavirus Keeps Johnson Hospitalized, Brings Emergency Order to Japan

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   Japan prepared Tuesday to declare a coronavirus emergency in parts of
   the country, while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remained
   hospitalized with COVID-19 and U.S. officials looked for signs the
   outbreak might be starting to slow in some of the nation's hardest-hit
   regions.

   Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said his decision to enact a state
   of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures was based on a need to
   protect people amid a situation that is "gravely" affecting lives and
   the economy.

   The measure is due to be in effect for about onemonth, andcomes coupled
   with a government stimulus package worth about $1 trillion.

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