TOKYO, Sep 22 (Kyodo) –
Japan will ask international friends attending the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe subsequent week to put on protecting face masks to curb the unfold of the novel coronavirus, the highest authorities spokesman mentioned Thursday.
Japan will ask international friends attending the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe subsequent week to put on protecting face masks to curb the unfold of the novel coronavirus, the highest authorities spokesman mentioned Thursday.
“We will call for foreign dignitaries and other attendees to wear face masks and take infection prevention measures, such as preparing disinfectant, on the day of the state funeral,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno mentioned at a press convention.
The request marks a pointy distinction with Monday’s state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in London, at which attendees, together with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, took half with out carrying face masks.
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