Japan to extend state of emergency over coronavirus until May 31 english.kyodonews.net

The premier is scheduled to meet the press at 6 p.m.Abe declared a monthlong state of emergency on April 7 for seven prefectures covering urban areas including Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka.
Currently, the seven prefectures first targeted for the state of emergency are among 13 prefectures designated by the government as needing special caution.
The law allows a state of emergency to be announced when it is feared the country's capacity to provide medical care will reach its limit unless measures are taken.
The declaration gives prefectural governors the authority to expropriate private land and buildings to provide medical care.
Still, prefectural governors have urged Abe to extend the emergency declaration, even though its limits have become clear.