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By Reuters Staff
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TOKYO (Reuters) -New coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital hit a record high of 1,337 on Thursday, Tokyo’s Metropolitan Government said, and New Year’s Eve celebrations were curtailed as the country battles a third wave of the pandemic.
Nagoya castle is seen during snowfall in Nagoya, central Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo December 31, 2020. Kyodo via REUTERS
Nationwide, new cases surpassed 4,000 for the first time, local media said.
Scores of flights were also cancelled as heavy snowfall hit several areas of Japan on Thursday.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has urged people to celebrate New Year quietly and avoid non-essential outings.
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By Reuters Staff
3 Min Read
TOKYO (Reuters) -New coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital hit a record high of 1,337 on Thursday, Tokyo’s Metropolitan Government said, and New Year’s Eve celebrations were curtailed as the country battles a third wave of the pandemic.
Nagoya castle is seen during snowfall in Nagoya, central Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo December 31, 2020. Kyodo via REUTERS
Nationwide, new cases surpassed 4,000 for the first time, local media said.
Scores of flights were also cancelled as heavy snowfall hit several areas of Japan on Thursday.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has urged people to celebrate New Year quietly and avoid non-essential outings.
New coronavirus infections in Japan's capital hit a record high of 1,337 on Thursday, Tokyo's Metropolitan Government said, and New Year's Eve celebrations were curtailed as the country battles a third wave of the pandemic.