Japan Confirms 2 New Coronavirus Variant Cases

Japan confirms 2 new coronavirus variant cases

Sources say a pilot who stayed in Britain and a member of his family have tested positive for a new variant of the coronavirus and are being hospitalized in Tokyo.

The National Institute of Infectious Diseases analyzed samples collected from them.

Japan Confirms 1st Cases Of Coronavirus Variant

Japan confirms 1st cases of coronavirus variant

Japan's health minister says five people returning from Britain have tested positive for a new variant of the coronavirus.

Tamura Norihisa told reporters on Friday night that the five were earlier found to be infected with the coronavirus after tests at two airports in Japan.

Tokyo Reports 748 Coronavirus Cases On Wednesday

Tokyo reports 748 coronavirus cases on Wednesday

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 748 new coronavirus cases in the Japanese capital on Wednesday. It's the second highest figure after last Thursday's record of 821.

The daily tally last surpassed 700 on Saturday, when 736 cases were confirmed.

Tokyo Confirms Highest Covid Cases For A Monday

Tokyo confirms highest COVID cases for a Monday

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Monday confirmed 392 new cases of the coronavirus in the Japanese capital.

That is the highest figure announced on a Monday since the pandemic began. The Monday number is usually lower because many medical institutions are closed on weekends.

Nearly 3,000 Cases Reported Saturday In Japan

Nearly 3,000 cases reported Saturday in Japan

Japanese authorities reported 2,991 new coronavirus cases as of 11:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Thirty-eight people died, including 10 in Hokkaido, nine in Osaka, five in Tokyo, two each in Chiba, Iwate and Kanagawa, and one each in Nara, Miyazaki, Gifu, Ehime, Aichi, Tochigi, Gunma and Shizuoka.

Tokyo Reports 736 New Cases Of Coronavirus

Tokyo reports 736 new cases of coronavirus

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 736 new coronavirus cases in the Japanese capital on Saturday. It's the second highest figure after Thursday's record of 822.

The daily tally has topped 600 for four days in a row.

Tokyo Reports 664 New Cases, Surpassing 50,000

Tokyo reports 664 new cases, surpassing 50,000

The cumulative total of coronavirus cases in Tokyo has now surpassed 50,000. With the New Year fast approaching, many are concerned pressure on the health care system will only grow.

Tokyo reported 664 new coronavirus cases on Friday --- after seeing record-breaking numbers the day before.