Tokyo Sees Five Consecutive Days of Rising COVID-19 Cases
[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] In Tokyo, Japan, one month before the Olympics, new COVID-19 cases have increased for five consecutive days compared to the previous week, showing signs of a resurgence.
On the 24th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that there were 570 new confirmed cases, an increase of 118 compared to the same day last week.
In Tokyo, 619 people were confirmed positive the previous day, marking the 600s range for the first time in about a month, with infections increasing for five consecutive days compared to the previous week.
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Dr. Wakita, director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases and an advisor to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on COVID-19 measures, stated, "The fact that more than 600 infections have been reported in Tokyo suggests a possible resurgence."
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