Tokyo Confirms 263 New Cases
Tokyo Metropolitan government officials confirmed 263 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday.
The daily tally in Tokyo topped 200 for the ninth day in a row.
The total number of cases in the Japanese capital now stands at 14,285.
The Metropolitan government on Monday began asking all establishments that serve alcohol and all karaoke parlors to close at 10:00 p.m. through the end of this month.
It's also urging people to avoid large group gatherings and outings for drinks, as well as conversations in close proximity.