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QUICK AND EASY Households to get 300,000 yen in relief for losses from coronavirus April 3, 2020 The government will give 300,000 yen ($2,777) in cash relief to households whose finances have been depleted by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the policy chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said.
SYSTEM COULD ‘COLLAPSE’ Medical group warns of looming shortages at ICU facilities April 3, 2020 A medical organization is warning that coronavirus-related deaths could skyrocket because of a potential shortage of intensive care facilities.

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