Tokyo reports 226 new virus cases on Saturday

NHK -- Sep 12

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 226 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Saturday.

New infections again topped 200 after a dip on Friday.

The number has remained over 100 for the fifth straight day.

The total number of infections in Tokyo has reached 22,857.

Patients in serious condition total 23 -- one fewer than on Friday.