Japan Has Worst Day of Covid Cases Yet Amid Fears of Winter Wave
- Hokkaido, Kanagawa among regions with record infections
- Officials hint action may be needed to stem increase of cases
Hokkaido’s local government has already asked bars and other establishments to close early in the regional capital’s nightlife district.
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Japan hit a new daily record of coronavirus infections Thursday as authorities began hinting they may take stronger measures to arrest the increase.
A total of 1,661 cases were recorded nationwide, according to a tally by national broadcaster NHK, topping the previous high set during a surge in August. While numbers are low in absolute terms compared to many other countries, a spike in northern Japan is leading to concerns cases could spread as winter sets in.