Japan Partially Lifts Sports Attendance Restrictions... 10,000 Gather at Baseball Stadium

601 New COVID-19 Cases... Cumulative Total 79,494

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The Japanese government has eased restrictions on spectator admissions that were imposed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). More than 10,000 spectators gathered at a professional baseball game.

Japanese travelers at the airport on the 19th, preparing to depart [Image source=AP Yonhap News]

On the 19th, as the Japanese government partially relaxed the measure limiting stadium spectators to 5,000, 13,106 people attended a professional baseball game held at Yokohama Stadium.

The number of spectators for professional baseball and soccer games was increased to up to 50% of the total capacity. This is the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that more than 10,000 spectators have gathered at a sports event.

Japan's NHK broadcast reported that there were 601 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. As a result, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Japan reached 79,494. Four people lost their lives, bringing the total death toll to 1,516.

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