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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] As the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Japan accelerates faster than during the state of emergency, NHK Japan reported that 250 new cases were confirmed in the capital Tokyo.


Tokyo recorded more than 200 new cases for two consecutive days. The previous day, there were 266 cases. The cumulative number of confirmed cases reached 11,861.


In Tokyo, the number of confirmed cases increased by about 1,800 in the past week, accelerating compared to the previous week (1,700 cases).



Across Japan, 981 new cases were reported the previous day. Along with the 23rd, this was the highest daily number of COVID-19 cases. The cumulative number of confirmed cases reached 32,957 as of the previous day.


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