Tokyo Daily Infections Top 600

Tokyo daily infections top 600

Officials of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 602 new cases of the coronavirus in the Japanese capital on Thursday.

It's the first time the daily figure has topped the 600 mark.

Suga: Mask Supply Up To 600 Mil. Next Month

Suga: Mask supply up to 600 mil. next month

Japan's top government spokesperson says the supply of face masks will increase to more than 600 million per month from March amid a severe shortage across the country.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters on Thursday that the government is working to resolve the shortage as soon as possible while closely monitoring mask production and distribution.