Japan confirms record 10,000+ new infection cases
Japan has confirmed more 10,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time.
The nationwide record is fueled by a surge of infections in the capital and surrounding area.
That spike has the central government looking to expand the current emergency declaration to include four more prefectures.
Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide said, The government is dealing with the situation with a strong sense of urgency. At the request of local governments, I decided to call a meeting of experts on Friday to discuss the state of emergency and quasi emergency measures meant to curb the virus s spread.
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