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.

Tropical Storm May Affect Japan From Wednesday

Tropical storm may affect Japan from Wednesday

Japan's Meteorological Agency says Tropical Storm Dolphin may bring heavy rain and strong winds to areas along the country's Pacific coast later this week.

As of 6 p.m. on Monday, Japan Time, Dolphin had a central atmospheric pressure of 996 hectopascals, and was packing maximum winds of over 70 kilometers per hour near its center.

Daily New Infections Top 1,000 On Wednesday

Daily new infections top 1,000 on Wednesday

More than 1,000 people tested positive for the coronavirus in Japan on Wednesday. It's the first time the milestone has been crossed since the pandemic began.

Officials in the western prefecture of Osaka confirmed 221 cases on Wednesday. It's the highest daily total, and the first time the figure has surpassed 200.

Tokyo To Report At Least 230 Cases On Wednesday

Tokyo to report at least 230 cases on Wednesday

The number of coronavirus cases in Tokyo is certain to top 10,000 on Wednesday, as the metropolitan government is expected to report more than 230 new infections.

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko told reporters in the morning that the figure is not yet definitive, but that she expects it to be about 230 or 240.

Japanese Travel Campaign To Start On Wednesday

Japanese travel campaign to start on Wednesday

Tokyo is reporting another 237 confirmed infections --- well above the numbers seen when businesses began reopening. But the government says it can balance plans to kick start the economy and the higher case numbers.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide said, "The government's basic stance is to prevent the virus from spreading, and continue a phased reopening of the economy."

About 500 To Leave Cruise Ship On Wednesday

About 500 to leave cruise ship on Wednesday

Japan's health ministry says about 500 passengers are expected to disembark on Wednesday from a cruise ship that has been quarantined at Yokohama, near Tokyo, because of an onboard outbreak of the new coronavirus.

The ministry says passengers who have tested negative for the virus and show no symptoms will start leaving the Diamond Princess on Wednesday following a 14-day quarantine period.

Diamond Princess Disembarkation To Start Wednesday

Diamond Princess disembarkation to start Wednesday

Japan's health minister says people on board the Diamond Princess who test negative for the new coronavirus will be able to leave the quarantined cruise ship from Wednesday.

Katsunobu Kato told reporters on Tuesday morning that throat swabs of all passengers have been collected as of Monday and lab test results will be available by Wednesday.