Japan's health ministry reported 11,589 new cases of the coronavirus in the country on Tuesday.
It confirmed 20 deaths.
The number of seriously ill patients decreased by two from Monday to 55.
Compared with a week ago, the number of new cases rose in 37 prefectures and fell in the 10 other prefectures.
In Tokyo, the ministry confirmed 1,696 new cases, up 206 from a week ago, and one death. The number of seriously ill patients in the capital rose by one from Monday to six. It is the first time in two months for new cases to top 1,500.
It confirmed 20 deaths.
The number of seriously ill patients decreased by two from Monday to 55.
Compared with a week ago, the number of new cases rose in 37 prefectures and fell in the 10 other prefectures.
In Tokyo, the ministry confirmed 1,696 new cases, up 206 from a week ago, and one death. The number of seriously ill patients in the capital rose by one from Monday to six. It is the first time in two months for new cases to top 1,500.
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Summary
Japan recorded 11,589 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths on Tuesday. The number of seriously ill patients decreased by two to 55 nationwide. Compared to a week ago, new cases increased in 37 prefectures and declined in 10 others. Tokyo confirmed 1,696 new cases, up from last week's figure, with one
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230418_42/
Date: April 18, 2023
Created: 2023/04/19 07:45
Updated: 2025/12/09 04:52
Last Read: 2023/04/19 07:54