Japan reports 3,030 new COVID-19 cases
13 December, 2020
Japan’s daily coronavirus conditions possess exceeded 3,000 for the very first time as the government delays stricter methods for fear of hurting the economy prior to the holiday season.
The 3,030 new cases, including 621 in Tokyo, took Japan’s national tally to 177,287 with 2,562 deaths, the Health Ministry said Sunday (Dec 13).
Experts say serious situations are increasing around the country, putting burden on hospitals and affecting the daily treatment for other patients. They urged authorities to take measures such as suspending out-of-town outings and requesting shops to close early.
Latest media surveys show support ratings for the federal government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga have dropped about 20 points from around 70 % during his first 90 days in office amid open public discontent above his coronavirus handling.
Japan issued a non-binding state of crisis in the planting season and has survived earlier an infection peaks with out a lockdown. Authorities declare the ongoing resurgence in the dry and chilly season would be a bigger challenge.
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