Japan Reports 920 New COVID-19 Cases... Highest Daily Total
[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] On the 23rd, Japan confirmed 920 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), setting a new daily record.
According to Japan's NHK, as of 6 p.m. that day, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Japan increased to 28,902, including 712 passengers from the cruise ship "Diamond Princess."
The 920 new cases surpassed the previous daily record of 795 cases set just one day earlier.
In Tokyo, 366 cases were confirmed. This is the first time that the daily new cases in Tokyo have exceeded 300.
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In Osaka Prefecture, 104 cases were reported, marking the second consecutive day with over 100 cases.
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