Japan's COVID-19 Cases Increase by 10 to 1,602
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The cumulative number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Japan has risen to 1,602.
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According to NHK, which compiled announcements from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and various local governments, as of 6:30 PM on the 18th (local time), the confirmed COVID-19 cases are ▲876 domestic cases infected within Japan or travelers from China and other countries ▲712 passengers aboard the cruise ship "Diamond Princess" ▲14 returnees on charter flights. The 10 newly confirmed cases on this day are all domestic cases within Japan.
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