NHK in Japan reported over the weekend that Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, will consult with experts at a meeting on Monday to extend the national state of emergency until May 31
- Government will also discuss further action on how to prevent the spread of the epidemic
- Abe is expected to hold a news conference after the meeting to announce the extension of the state of emergency
- current state of emergency is set to expire on Wednesday
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NHK is Japan's national broadcaster
