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15 more Omicron cases confirmed in Japan

Dec 16 (NHK) - Japan's health ministry officials say 15 more infections from the Omicron coronavirus variant were confirmed on Wednesday.

They were all cases detected at airport quarantine stations, or in people who had been in close contact with infected people. They had been in Germany, the UK or the US. Officials say no community transmission has been confirmed. 32 Omicron cases have now been reported in Japan.

Nationwide, authorities confirmed 175 coronavirus infections on Wednesday. There was 1 death. Tokyo reported 29 new cases. The daily tally in the capital has been below 30 for almost 5 weeks.

Source: ANNnewsCH

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