Osaka posts 187 new coronavirus infections, eclipsing Tokyo by one

Aug 20, 2020 | News On Japan

Aug 20, 2020 (Japan Times) - Osaka became the top prefecture in the number of new coronavirus cases in Japan with 187, eclipsing Tokyo by one.

Osaka's figure rose by two from Tuesday, while Tokyo reported 21 fewer cases, dipping below 200 for the first time in two days.

The Tokyo figure, which was below the average of 256.3 over the most recent seven days, pushed the cumulative tally in the capital to 18,268, with 344 deaths and 31 people in serious condition. People in their 20s or 30s accounted for 55 percent of the cases, according to the metropolitan government.

The result was based on 1,148 tests conducted Sunday.

The capital is maintaining its alert at the highest of four levels, meaning "infections are spreading." It has requested establishments serving alcohol and karaoke venues to close by 10 p.m. through the end of the month to prevent further spread of the virus.

Source: ANNnewsCH

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