[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] On the 5th, 263 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were reported in Tokyo, the capital of Japan.


The daily number of confirmed cases in Tokyo has exceeded 200 for the ninth consecutive day.


As of this day, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Tokyo is 14,285.



The Governor of Tokyo stated, "10% of infections have been confirmed to occur within households," and emphasized the need to pay attention to preventing transmission among family members, such as by using separate toothpaste.


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