[Breaking] Japan Reports 35 New COVID-19 Cases... Total Now 17,624

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] NHK reported on the 31st that 35 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) were confirmed in Japan. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Japan to 17,624. Additionally, the number of deaths increased by 3 in one day, reaching 910.

Looking at the number of confirmed cases by region, 5 new cases were added in Tokyo, and 12 new cases were confirmed in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. In particular, the city authorities advised special efforts to prevent infection as cases related to elementary school students have surged in Kitakyushu.