[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] On the 16th, local media reported that 678 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were confirmed in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan.


The number of new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo Metropolis on this day is the highest daily figure, surpassing 621 cases recorded on the 12th. The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Tokyo Metropolis is 48,668.



Tokyo Metropolis has requested that bars and restaurants selling alcoholic beverages shorten their business hours until 10 PM until the 11th of next month.


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