Japan extends state of emergency until May 31 for COVID-19 fight

An electronic screen shows the news that the Japanese government announced its decision to extend the nationwide state of emergency for COVID-19, in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan, on May 4, 2020. The Japanese government on Monday officially announced its decision to extend the nationwide state of emergency for COVID-19 by nearly a month until May 31. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)