and all nippon airways says if there's a decline in demand, it will reduce the number of flights to andthe capital. a government panel of coronavirus experts warns that the virus could spread across japan rapidly unless infections in metropolitan areas are brought under control. they compiled a proposal on tuesday. the panel said the infection is taking on aspects they've never been seen before, pointing out that the virus is likely to spread in outlying areas in addition to large cities. it also says cluster infections are becoming widespread. it says now is the time to declare a state of emergency to quickly hold down the number of infections and reduce the burden on hospitals and public health centers. it calls for people to refrain from nonessential outings and reduce commuting to work by 70% by encouraging remote work. nishimura, the minister in charge of the coronavirus response says the government urges companies to encourage remote work. >> translator: when the government declared a state of emergency in the spring, the number of people going to work decreased by 70% or even mor