abe's remarks come just a day after the tokyo governor yuriko koike said her prefecture is on the brink of an explosive increase of infection. across japan, there are more than 2,300 confirmed infections, excluding 712 cases from the "diamond princess" cruise ship. a total of 77 people have died, including 11 from the ship. now the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in unexpected waves around the world. in the western pacific, an officials? tokyo say there is a surge of infections among people in the entertainment districts. employees of hostess bars and clubs are the among the people whose infection roots cannot be traced. they're calling on people not to visit night spots there. tokyo reported 66 new confirmed cases on wednesday, across japan, 2300 people have tested have for the virus outbreak has been reported . aboard the "uss theodore roosevelt" aircraft carrier a which is docked in guam. total of 78 people have died including 11 from the cruise ship. around the world, the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread in unexpected ways. in the western pacific, an outbreak is rep

tokyo governor yuriko koike and prime minister shinzo abe are plead with the public asking feem staye, avoid travel and practice social distancing. the government still has not declared a state of emergency or called for a lockdown of tokyo. they have imposed tough new travel restrictions, banning foreigners from more than 70 countries, including the u.s. and asking everyone who arrives in japan to self-quarantine for 14 days. >> japan needs to have the courage to change. when we are aware, we are on the wrong path. >> what happens if tokyo doesn't change the plan? >> we might see the next new york city in tokyo. >> watanbe says the japanese government is not acting quickly enough. a claim the health ministry denies saying, we believe appropriate measures have been taken. there's a real lack of good information, he says. your life is in your hands. stay home. please, stay home. don't go out. he worries about the tens of millions of japanese over 65. he knows he'll recover. many in japan's aging society won't. this is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, fred, and th

tokyo governor koike yuriko met prime minister abe shinzo on tuesday to discuss the situation. koike said she wants abe to use tokyo asas a reference for deciciding whehether to declcla state of emergency. >> translator: tokyo is on the brink of an explosive e increas of infections. we are trying to prevent a a situation like thahat and tryin to prevent further spread on various levels. this is done by the state. it's needed now. >> there are more than 2,200 confirmed cases across japan, not including 712 cases from the "diamond princess" cruise ship. a total of 77 people have died, including 11 from the cruise ship. >>> one of the main concerns among officials is the coronavirus spreading through cluster infections. one such case is three university students who returned to japan from europe on march 14th and have tested positive for the virus. they likely spread the virus to more than 30 people across at least ten prefectures by attending gatherings and traveling to their hometowns for spring break. the rising concerns are compelling large companies to encourage their employee

tokyo governor koike yuriko says that will give her city greater power to fight the virus. >> transnstor: we w would ask residents to stay at home based on the special measures law. we would also ask facility operators and event organizers to restrict or suspend the use of venues for public events. >> koike said stores selling food, medicine, and other daily necessities would remamain ope. along with banks, the stock exchange, and other essential services. koike once again asked people to refrain fromm nononessenti outings over the weeeekend. >> translator: we arare at a a critical juncture to prevevent explosive rise in infections. and the situation is becoming morere serious. >> koike's warnining comes as new cases were confirmed in tokyo on friday. that brings the total case miss the capital to 773. >>> the japanese government plans to ask people who test positive for the virus but aren't in severe condition to self-isolate at home or a designated hotel. the decision comes amid concerns that a surge of infections in major cities could overwhelm the medical system. the government says

. >>> tokyo governor koike yuriko spoke shortly after the emergency declaration.he announced plans to significantly reduce thehe numb of places whwhere crowds c can gather starting this weekend. >> translalator: on friday, we want to announce what kind of facilities should close or reduce operations, and then starart thehe measure on saturd. we'll be watching whether our stay-at-home request is proving effective. >> officials are considering universities, department stores, shopping malls, bars and internet cafes as part of the plan. officials in tokyo confirmed 80 new coronavirus cases on tuesday. koike warns the number of infections i in the capital cou explode at any moment. she again called on residents to play their part. >> translator: please stayay ho as much as possible. please refrain from going out unless it's essential. and if you do go out, avoid closed, crowded places and close-contact settings. >>> moving on to the global fight a against the pandemic. chinese authorities lifted the lackdo dow lockdown in wuhan after 2 1/2 monthshs. the word's's firir