The Japanese Ministry of Health said. People infected with the COVID-19 virus The new cases hit 4,539 today, resulting in Japan now having 298,172 infections, excluding 700 cases from the Diamond cruise ship. Princess, who was detained in Yokohama last February.
In addition, the number of deaths nationwide stands at 4,192.
Tokyo said today the number of new coronavirus cases is 970 and the number of cases has accumulated 77,133, the highest out of all 47 prefectures in Japan.
Mr. Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan Said today that The government may declare a state of emergency in Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi and Gifu prefectures tomorrow. To cope with the ongoing epidemic of COVID-19
Mr. Suga previously declared a state of emergency in Tokyo. Including Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures on Friday. It is effective until February 7.
World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghibrijesus expressed concern after the coronavirus infection. A new Japanese breed that is different from the British and South African breeds.
Dr. Tedros said: The new virus is very problematic. While the global health system is facing a crisis right now.
“If the virus is spreading more The more likely it is to mutate, “said Dr. Tedros.
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases of Japan (NIID) revealed that the institute has found the coronavirus virus. New species from four people arriving from Brazil on Jan. 2.
COVID-19 Such a strain B.1.1.248, while the COVID-19 virus. Found in England, there is a strain SARS-CoV-2 VOC 202012/01, the COVID-19 virus Found in South Africa, there are 501Y.V2 species.
The NIID said it was difficult to assess how virulent the new virus would be. And will the vaccine being developed at this time be able to protect against the virus?
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