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Japanese shun ATMs amid fears of coronavirus-infected cash

Banks in Tokyo see 60% drop in withdrawals as people stay home

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Cold cash seems to be viewed as likely source of infection by many Japanese.  © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers
April 27, 2020 12:14 JST

TOKYO -- Consumers in Japan are shunning cash amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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