Operator Confirms Stranded Vessel Split In Two

Operator confirms stranded vessel split in two

The operator of the Japanese-owned bulk carrier that ran aground off Mauritius in late July has confirmed that the vessel has split in two.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said it confirmed at 2 p.m. on Saturday, local time, that the Wakashio had broken apart.

Tokyo Confirms 385 New Coronavirus Cases

Tokyo confirms 385 new coronavirus cases

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 385 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday.

The daily tally of infections has surpassed 300 for the second day in a row. The figure brings the total number of cases in the capital to 17,454.

Tokyo Confirms 389 New Cases Of Coronavirus

Tokyo confirms 389 new cases of coronavirus

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 389 new cases of coronavirus infection on Friday.

This is the first time since Sunday that the daily tally in the capital has exceeded 300. The total number of cases in Tokyo now stands at 17,069.

Tokyo Confirms 197 Coronavirus Cases On Monday

Tokyo confirms 197 coronavirus cases on Monday

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says 197 people were confirmed to have been infected with the new coronavirus on Monday.

This is the first time in two weeks that the daily tally in the capital has been below 200, but the figure has remained above100 for 33 days.

Tokyo Confirms 429 Coronavirus Cases On Saturday

Tokyo confirms 429 coronavirus cases on Saturday

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says 429 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed as of 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The daily tally in the capital has topped 400 for the second day in a row. It also marked the 12th consecutive day with more than 200 infections.

Tokyo Confirms New Daily Record Of 367 Cases

Tokyo confirms new daily record of 367 cases

Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials confirmed a record-high 367 coronavirus infections on Thursday.

To try to stop the virus from spreading the governor is calling on residents to refrain from going out and drinking in groups.