Japan COVID-19 New Cases 189... Cumulative Total 15,017

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[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Japan increased by 189 on the 30th of last month.

According to the Yomiuri Shimbun on the 1st, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Japan reached 15,017. The death toll increased by 21 to 469.

Japan's daily new confirmed cases have remained below 300 for five consecutive days since the 26th of last month.

Compared to the mid-last month when more than 500 new cases were reported daily, the recent increase in cases in Japan has somewhat slowed down.

The Japanese government has decided to extend the state of emergency declared across Japan, considering the possibility that the COVID-19 infection situation may prolong.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to officially decide on the extension of the state of emergency as early as the 4th, according to Japanese media.

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