Japan Also Faces Strong COVID Surge... Highest in 4 Weeks as of Monday
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Japan is intensifying.
According to NHK broadcast data on the 28th, the number of new confirmed cases announced by Japan's prefectures and airport quarantine stations is 2,390. This is the highest number recorded for four consecutive weeks since the 7th, based on Monday data.
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The cumulative number of confirmed cases reached 224,478, and the death toll increased by 51 to 3,338. The number of severe patients receiving intensive care was counted at 661.
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