Japan Nears 5,000 New COVID-19 Cases... 1,429 in Tokyo Alone

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] As the Tokyo Olympics enter their fourth day, the spread of COVID-19 in Japan is intensifying, with the number of confirmed cases approaching 5,000. It has been reported that more than 1,400 cases were confirmed in Tokyo alone.

According to NHK on the 26th, the total number of new COVID-19 infections across Japan was counted at 4,692 as of 6 p.m., nearing 5,000. This is the highest Monday figure in over two months since the 4,938 cases recorded on May 10. So far, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Japan stands at 876,139, with a total of 15,153 deaths.

In Tokyo alone, 1,429 new cases were reported on the same day. This is double the 727 cases recorded the previous Monday, setting a new record for Monday figures in Tokyo. For seven consecutive days up to this date, Tokyo has seen daily new infections exceeding 1,000. The average daily new cases in Tokyo over the past week reached 1,554, a 41.2% increase compared to the previous week. In the metropolitan area, Kanagawa (540 cases), Saitama (449 cases), and Chiba (509 cases) also reported 400 to 500 new infections on the same day.

New infections continue to emerge among Olympic personnel as well. According to the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, 16 Olympic-related individuals were newly identified as infected, including three athletes from overseas and one official staying in the Olympic Village. Since the committee began daily announcements of new cases on the 1st of this month, the total number of Olympic-related infections has risen to 148.

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