Daily Infections In Japan Hit Record High


Daily infections in Japan hit record high

Officials in Japan confirmed 1,634 new cases of coronavirus nationwide on Thursday. That's the highest daily tally so far in the country, surpassing the previous record of 1,605 confirmed on August 7.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says 393 new cases were confirmed in the capital on Thursday.

Hokkaido reported 236 cases, Osaka 231, Kanagawa 147 and Aichi 143.

The cumulative total of confirmed cases in the country now stands at 114,512, including 712 on a cruise ship. The total number of confirmed deaths has reached 1,882, including 13 on the ship.