Japan COVID-19 Cases Total 1,113... 56 New Cases in One Day
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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Japan increased by 56 in one day, bringing the total to 1,113.
According to a compilation of announcements from local governments by NHK and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as of 11:30 PM the previous day, the confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan include ▲696 passengers aboard the cruise ship "Diamond Princess," ▲14 returnees on charter flights, and ▲403 people infected in Japan or travelers from China.
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So far, 12 COVID-19 patients have died in Japan. Among them, 6 were passengers of the Diamond Princess. There are 61 severe cases, and 311 patients have recovered and been discharged.
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