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Japan’s total Omicron cases reach 500

The total number of prefectures with any community-acquired omicron case thus rose to 11. (AFP)
The total number of prefectures with any community-acquired omicron case thus rose to 11. (AFP)
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31 Dec 2021 07:12:30 GMT9
31 Dec 2021 07:12:30 GMT9

TOKYO: The total number of infections with the omicron coronavirus variant confirmed in Japan has reached 500 including those found at airport quarantine, the health ministry said Friday.

Over the 24 hours to 9 p.m. Thursday (noon GMT), 29 cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 500, the ministry said.

Community transmission was detected Friday in Yamagata and Yamaguchi prefectures for the first time. The total number of prefectures with any community-acquired omicron case thus rose to 11.

JIJI Press

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