Average Covid-19 Cases Rising For 6 Weeks, But At A Slower Rate

Average COVID-19 cases rising for 6 weeks, but at a slower rate

The seven-day average number of coronavirus cases in Japan has been on the rise for six straight weeks. Although the country is in its eighth wave of infection, the rate of increase is slowing in most prefectures.

The nationwide figure for the seven-day period until Thursday is up 8 percent from a week before.

Rising Cases, Cluster Infections Hit Japan

Rising cases, cluster infections hit Japan

Japan's healthcare system is threatening to buckle under the weight of spiking coronavirus cases. Medical teams from the Self-Defense Forces have begun assisting frontline workers at two facilities in the country's north hit with cluster infections.

Five SDF nurses will engage in the mission for two weeks at a hospital where nearly 200 people were confirmed to be infected.

Coronavirus Cases Continue Rising In Japan

Coronavirus cases continue rising in Japan

Japanese authorities have confirmed that 1,232 new coronavirus cases were reported across the country on Saturday.

The total number of cases in Japan now stands at 55,905. That includes those found during airport quarantine checks, as well as 712 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship docked near Tokyo this year.

Rising Risk Of Heatstroke In Japan

Rising risk of heatstroke in Japan

Japan was blanketed by sweltering heat on Sunday. Temperatures in many areas rose above 35 degrees Celsius, putting people's health at risk.

It was the hottest day of the year so far in many places. In central Tokyo, the daytime high was just under 35 degrees.

Govt. To Push Anti-virus Steps Amid Rising Cases

Govt. to push anti-virus steps amid rising cases

The Japanese government will continue to urge people and businesses to redouble their anti-infection efforts to curb an increasing number of coronavirus cases. It also plans to start a tourism stimulus program later this month.

Tokyo reported 206 new cases on Sunday, registering more than 200 for the fourth straight day. Osaka confirmed 32 infections, prompting the prefectural government to issue an alert based on its own criteria.

Coronavirus Infections Keep Rising In Japan

Coronavirus infections keep rising in Japan

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Japan has exceeded 9,000 as of Thursday. The figure includes people determined to be positive during airport quarantine checks, health ministry officials, and individuals who returned to Japan on chartered planes.

574 new cases were confirmed across the country, bringing the total to 9,296.

Coronavirus Cases In Japan Still Rising

Coronavirus cases in Japan still rising

Japan has recorded 8,730 coronavirus cases as of Thursday. That figure includes people determined to be positive during airport quarantine checks, health ministry officials, and individuals who returned to Japan on chartered planes.

Eight new cases were confirmed on Thursday morning. The total comes to 9,442, when the 712 cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship are included.

Coronavirus Cases Still Rising In Japan

Coronavirus cases still rising in Japan

Japanese authorities have reported one death in Osaka Prefecture from the new coronavirus and six more infections in Hiroshima, Kanagawa and Oita prefectures.

The new cases bring the total reported by the health ministry and local governments to 1,060 as of 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Coronavirus Cases Keep Rising In Japan

Coronavirus cases keep rising in Japan

The number of coronavirus infections in Japan increased to 936 as of 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, with three new cases confirmed. The data was compiled by local governments and the health ministry.

The figure includes 14 cases confirmed among people who returned from China's Hubei Province on chartered flights.

New Coronavirus Cases Keep Rising In Japan

New coronavirus cases keep rising in Japan

The number of coronavirus infections in Japan increased to 821 on Monday with 17 new cases confirmed. The data was compiled by local governments and the health ministry.

In addition, 712 people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have been infected, and 14 cases have been confirmed among people who returned from China's Hubei Province on chartered flights.