BREAKING: Japan says Chinese leader Xi Jinping's state visit planned in April has been postponed due to need to tackle coronavirus.
Pedestrians with protective masks on a street Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Tokyo. The number of infections of the COVID-19 disease spread around the globe.
The visit had been expected in April, but Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said it will be rescheduled when Xi’s visit can be fruitful. Sweeping measures to control the spread of the virus have been taken around the world — closed schools, travel restrictions, emptied sports stadiums and offices.Iran reported 92 deaths among its more than 2,900 cases, though many fear the outbreak is far bigger. Among the ill are dozens of members of the government. The Islamic republic canceled Friday prayers for the second week to avoid public gatherings.
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