[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] The increase in new COVID-19 cases in Japan is somewhat slowing down.


According to local media, on the 30th, the number of new COVID-19 cases nationwide in Japan (as of 9 PM) was a total of 600, including 148 in Tokyo.


The total number of new cases in Japan fell below 500 for the first time in over a month on the 24th (493 cases), then stayed around 700 to 900 cases, and on this day decreased to the 600 range.



So far, the cumulative number of confirmed cases is 68,800, and 13 additional deaths were reported on this day, bringing the total to 1,298.


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