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Japan to order self-quarantine for all travelers from Europe

This picture taken on March 15, 2020 shows an empty street in Tokyo's Ginza area as fewer people remain out at night due to precautions against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak around the world. (AFP)
This picture taken on March 15, 2020 shows an empty street in Tokyo's Ginza area as fewer people remain out at night due to precautions against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak around the world. (AFP)
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17 Mar 2020 02:03:04 GMT9
17 Mar 2020 02:03:04 GMT9

TOKYO: The Japanese government will ask all travelers from Europe, including its own citizens, to quarantine themselves for two weeks on arrival, TV Asahi reported on Tuesday.

The government also will begin refusing entry of foreign nationals who have been in certain areas of Spain, Italy and Switzerland, as well as all of Ireland, the report said.

Citing an unknown number of government sources, the report said ministers would meet on Wednesday to make a formal decision. The report did not say when the measures would take effect.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was not able to comment immediately.

Reuters

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