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Japan to declare state of emergency 'any day': LDP official

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Japan is likely to step up testing of citizens for the coronavirus, following criticism that it has tested too few people to accurately track the spread of the disease. (Photo by Masayuki Terazawa) 
JOHN GAPPER, Nikkei Asian Review editor at large | Japan

TOKYO -- Japan is expected to declare a state of emergency "any day" now in response to the rising tally of coronavirus infections, a senior official of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said on Friday. But restrictions on individuals will not be compulsory due to the constitution, the official added.

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