TOKYO -- As the coronavirus pandemic brings Japan's dependence on imported medical supplies to the fore, the government has started working with more than 400 domestic companies to bolster production at home.
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Much of Japan's supply of masks, gowns and gloves are imported from China. Protective gear is in short supply worldwide amid the coronavirus outbreak. © Reuters
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