China News Service, March 28. According to a comprehensive report, according to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), as of 11.30 pm on the 27th local time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of Japanese new crown pneumonia has increased to 1,516, and the cumulative death case is 52. To prevent the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the Japanese capital has avoided going out on the 28th. Tokyo authorities also urged people not to gather in the park to watch the spring cherry blossoms.
Local time March 22, 2020, the cherry blossoms in Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan, attract many tourists to stroll and picnic in the cherry blossom forest.
According to reports, in view of the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the five metropolitan prefectures (Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi) in the Japanese capital circle have requested to avoid going out across the country, and the four prefectures of Fukushima, Ibaraki, Toyama and Shimane have also Asked to avoid travel to Tokyo. So far, a total of 13 counties are required to avoid travel.
Tokyo ’s request to avoid going out is two days from the 28th. However, these requirements have no coercive force. It is unpredictable whether it can curb the flow of people on the weekend and prevent the explosive surge in the metropolitan area.
Tokyo authorities also urged people not to gather in the park to watch the spring cherry blossoms and plan to close the zoo and aquarium for two weeks. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said, "Sakura will open again next year."
Koike Yuriko held a press conference on the evening of the 25th, announcing that the local area is now facing a serious situation of an outbreak. She urged the public to avoid unnecessary and non-emergency outings. If the epidemic continues to develop, measures will be taken to close the city.
According to reports, Tokyo ’s request to avoid going out this weekend has also affected corporate activities. In addition, theater giant "TOHO CINEMAS" will be closed at 17 theaters including Tokyo this weekend. In terms of transportation, JR, private railways, and subways operate as usual.