Japan's health ministry confirmed 226,904 new cases of the coronavirus nationwide on Thursday. This is the highest daily tally since the 8th wave of infections began last October.
Twelve of the country's 47 prefectures reported record daily totals on Thursday.
Nationwide, there were 334 deaths linked to the coronavirus.
The number of severely ill COVID patients stands at 650, an increase of 35 from Wednesday.
Twelve of the country's 47 prefectures reported record daily totals on Thursday.
Nationwide, there were 334 deaths linked to the coronavirus.
The number of severely ill COVID patients stands at 650, an increase of 35 from Wednesday.
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Highest daily COVID-19 cases in Japan since October's 8th wave: 226,904. Twelve prefectures reported record daily totals on Thursday. There were 334 virus-related deaths and a rise in severely ill patients to 650.
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230105_26/
Date: Jan. 5, 2023
Created: 2023/01/08 19:02
Updated: 2025/12/09 09:23
Last Read: 2023/01/08 21:07