BREAKING: Japan has officially declared a state of emergency

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has formally declared a one-month state of emergency

It's just past 9:30 a.m. in London and 2 p.m. in New Delhi. Here are the latest developments

People arrive at St Thomas' hospital in central London where Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care on April 7. Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty ImagesConcern in Britain: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care with coronavirus and has been treated with oxygen, said Michael Gove, Minister for the Cabinet Office. He is not on a ventilator, according to Gove.State and health officials have warned that this week may be the hardest yet, and that the coming weeks will be crucial in stemming the virus' spread.

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