Japan Sends Charter Plane to Virus-Hit Wuhan, Reports New Coronavirus Cases

Japan Sends Charter Plane to Virus-Hit Wuhan, Reports New Coronavirus Cases
Passengers wear protective face masks arrive at the high speed train station in Hong Kong on Jan. 28, 2020. Vincent Yu/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Japan has sent a plane to evacuate its citizens from virus-hit Wuhan in China on Tuesday, according to the Japanese foreign minister, as the country has reported three new coronavirus cases.

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters Tuesday that the chartered plane will also provide protective suits and masks to Wuhan before carrying about 200 people to Tokyo on Wednesday morning.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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