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Published: Apr 08, 2021 07:23 PM
A statue of Amabie, a Japanese legendary mermaid, designed by Junko Koshino is displayed at the Grand Front Osaka in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday. The 5-meter-tall object is believed to ward off infectious diseases, including novel coronavirus. The Osaka government declared a state of medical emergency in the prefecture on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

A statue of Amabie, a Japanese legendary mermaid, designed by Junko Koshino is displayed at the Grand Front Osaka in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday. The 5-meter-tall object is believed to ward off infectious diseases, including novel coronavirus. The Osaka government declared a state of medical emergency in the prefecture on Wednesday. Photo: AFP