Japan reports another record high of 463 Covid deaths in a day
The number of coronavirus-related deaths reported nationwide in Japan reached a record high 463 for a single day, health officials said on Saturday. The country reported 238,654 new coronavirus cases, down 6,888 from Friday.
Tokyo reported 19,630 new cases, down 1,090 from Friday. The number of infected people hospitalised with severe symptoms in Tokyo was 55, up two from Friday. Nationwide, the figure was 668, up nine.