Japan's COVID-19 Cases Near 10,000... Expected to Surpass South Korea Within Days
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The cumulative number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Japan is approaching 10,000. If this increasing trend continues, the number of confirmed cases in Japan is expected to surpass that of South Korea within a few days.
Japanese media reported on the afternoon of the 16th that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan reached 9,005. Adding the 712 confirmed cases from the cruise ship Diamond Princess, the total cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in Japan is 9,717.
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These figures are the result of a preliminary tally of confirmed cases announced by local governments on the 16th. Therefore, the number of confirmed cases may increase further once the tally is completed late in the afternoon.
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