TOKYO -- The Japanese government decided Friday not to extend its request for nationwide school closures, leaving the decision on whether to resume classes in the hands of local authorities that now must gauge the risks for themselves.
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The Japanese government plans to draw up guidelines for reopening schools after a weekslong shutdown spurred by the coronavirus outbreak. © Reuters
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