800+ Covid - 19 Cases Confirmed In Japan
Over 800 coronavirus cases were confirmed across Japan on Sunday. Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials reported 239 new infections in the capital.
It's the sixth straight day that the figure for Tokyo has topped 200, and the 18th consecutive day with cases in the triple digits.
The minister in charge of the coronavirus response says experts are assessing the situation.
Economic Revitalization Minister Nishimura Yasutoshi said, " We will make every effort to secure medical services. The expert panel will meet this week to analyze and assess the latest developments. I am looking forward to hearing their opinions. "
Across the country, confirmed infections have exceeded 31,000 cases. That includes 712 people who were on the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked near Tokyo in the early stages of the crisis. The death toll has surpassed 1,000, including 13 from the US-operated ship.
