Japan Reports 755 New COVID-19 Cases... Over 700 Cases for Five Consecutive Days

Tokyo Metropolis 239 Cases, Over 200 for Six Consecutive Days

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki Ha-young] In Japan, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has exceeded 700 for the fifth consecutive day, continuing the spread.

According to NHK on the 26th, as of 6:30 PM NHK tally, 755 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Japan. As a result, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Japan, including 712 passengers from the cruise ship 'Diamond Princess,' has increased to 31,298.

Japan's daily COVID-19 confirmed cases were 795 on the 22nd, 981 on the 23rd, 777 on the 24th, and 803 the previous day, maintaining over 700 cases for five consecutive days including today.

In the capital Tokyo Metropolis, 239 new COVID-19 cases were reported today. The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Tokyo Metropolis is 11,214. Tokyo's daily confirmed cases were 237 on the 21st, 238 on the 22nd, 366 on the 23rd, 260 on the 24th, and 295 the previous day, marking over 200 cases for six consecutive days including today.

In Osaka Prefecture, 141 confirmed cases were reported, marking over 100 cases for five consecutive days. Additionally, 80 cases were confirmed in Aichi Prefecture, where Nagoya City is located, and 33 new cases each in Kanagawa Prefecture and Saitama Prefecture, which are adjacent to Tokyo Metropolis.

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