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‘VERGE OF A CRISIS’ Coronavirus cases continue to climb with single-day record of 243 April 1, 2020 A record 243 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus across Japan on March 31, including a new single-day high of 78 in Tokyo and the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Yamagata Prefecture.
EDITORIAL Stimulus package should allay fears by protecting those most in need April 1, 2020 Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned the public last weekend to expect a prolonged battle against the novel coronavirus as the number of COVID-19 cases sharply increased around the nation, including the capital city.

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