The news reflects the nation’s latest intention to end the state of emergency in the prefecture as early as May 14. The official declaration is expected at 19:15 tonight. While requests for self-restraints on non-essential outings will continue in the region, the prefecture intends to reopen local businesses under the condition of taking effective preventative measures to restrict the spread of the new coronavirus. The prefecture plans to announce its own criteria to tighten restrictions on businesses in case of a second spread of the virus. On May 13, one new case of COVID-19 infection was registered in Fukuoka Prefecture, bringing the cumulative total to 656. Also, a man in his seventies died from the disease. The death toll linked to the virus in the prefecture is now 25. Sources: Fukuoka Prefecture / NHK/ KBC
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