Japane­se Prime Minist­er Shinzo Abe drew an angry respon­se from some Twitte­r users after sharin­g a video of himsel­fTOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday drew an angry response from some Twitter users after sharing a video of himself lounging on a sofa with his dog, drinking tea and reading, with a message telling people to stay at home. “Who do you think you are?” became a top trend on Twitter, with users saying Abe’s message ignored the plight of those struggling to make a living during the coronavirus outbreak. Other Twitter users defended Abe, saying that even the prime minister should be allowed downtime. It was the first weekend since Japan declared a state of emergency in major population centers to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The Sapporo state of emergency is expected to run until May 6 and will see other public facilities shut down, while residents will be asked to stay indoors for non-essential business, NHK said.

Source: The Express Tribune April 13, 2020 05:48 UTC