Japan Reports 19,312 New COVID-19 Cases... Below 20,000 for the First Time in Six Days
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] The number of new COVID-19 cases in Japan fell below 20,000 for the first time in six days.
According to NHK data as of 6 p.m. on the 29th, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Japan was 19,312. This is a decrease of 3,438 from the previous day and 2,983 from a week ago.
The daily number of cases fell below 20,000 for the first time since the 23rd, when 16,836 cases were reported. The total cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Japan has risen to 1,460,027. The death toll increased by 49 in one day, reaching 15,970.
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By region, the number of new cases was highest in Tokyo with 3,081, followed by Osaka Prefecture with 2,389, and Kanagawa Prefecture with 2,362.
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