TOKYO -- Japan will consider lifting its coronavirus state of emergency in some prefectures ahead of the new deadline, based on the law that takes effect Saturday allowing for fines against social distancing violators.
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A masked crowd in Tokyo's Shibuya ward: The Japanese capital and nine other prefectures are scheduled to remain under a coronavirus state of emergency until March 7.
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