"Confirmed Cases in 'Overshoot Giro' Tokyo, Japan Increase by 40s for 3 Consecutive Days"
[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] In Tokyo, Japan, 40 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) have been reported, bringing the total close to 300. Concerns are mounting that the situation is at a tipping point for an overshoot (explosive increase in infections).
According to NHK, Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo, announced at a press conference on the afternoon of the 27th that 40 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the metropolitan area. This marks the third consecutive day with more than 40 new confirmed cases. On the 25th, there were 41 cases, and on the 26th, 47 cases.
Governor Koike expressed concern about the rapid increase in cases within Tokyo, calling it a "limit level" and stating that "we are at a critical juncture where an overshoot, an explosive increase in infections, could occur."
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She also urged residents to raise their awareness of the crisis and take measures to prevent further spread, requesting people to refrain from going out, and to avoid gym operations and events. However, she added that "this does not restrict going out to buy groceries or medicine, or visiting hospitals."
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