The Japanese government is considering extending its third state of emergency over the novel coronavirus, which covers Tokyo and three western prefectures, beyond the currently planned expiration on Tuesday, it has been learned. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is slated to hold talks on the issue Wednesday with relevant ministers, including economic revitalization minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, who leads the government's response to the virus crisis. The government is expected to decide the extension on Friday while monitoring the infection situations in the Japanese capital and the three western prefectures--Osaka, ... (full story)