Coronavirus latest: Japan’s death toll tops 1,000, India reports record 40,000 new cases

India now has more than 1,118,000 cases of the coronavirus, and a death toll of about 27,500

In Japan, polls show most people don’t support the government’s plan to boost local tourism as Covid-19 cases continue to rise, particularly in Tokyo

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People wearing face masks walk in a street in Tokyo on July 20, as Japan’s death toll eclipsed 1,000, and 168 new cases were recorded in the capital. Photo: AFP

Published: 12:25pm, 20 Jul 2020Updated: 8:12pm, 20 Jul 2020

Japan’s nationwide death toll from the new coronavirus reached 1,000 on Monday, according to data from the country’s health ministry and local authorities. Those in their 60s and above made up over 90 per cent of the fatalities.

The tally includes 13 deaths among infected passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was quarantined in Yokohama in February. The first death in Japan was recorded on February 13.

The country’s death toll has been on a downward trend since hitting a peak in early May, but there is concern the trend will reverse with the current resurgence in infections. New infections primarily among young people have been on the rise since a nationwide state of emergency was lifted on May 25, stoking fears that asymptomatic patients and those with mild symptoms could unwittingly spread the virus to elderly family members and communities.

More than 660 new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported on Saturday across Japan, the highest since April 11. Tokyo on Monday reported 168 cases bringing its cumulative total to over 9,400, the most among Japan’s 47 prefectures. The nationwide total stands at over 25,000, excluding about 700 from the Diamond Princess.

People wait for their Covid-19 tests at a slum area in Jammu, India. Photo: EPA-EFE

Elsewhere, India on Monday reported more than 40,000 new cases of the coronavirus, a record high for the country.

The 40,425 new cases raised India’s total to 1,118,043, including 27,497 deaths.

Coronavirus latest: Japan’s death toll tops 1,000, India reports record 40,000 new cases

India now has more than 1,118,000 cases of the coronavirus, and a death toll of about 27,500 In Japan, polls show most people don’t support the government’s plan to boost local tourism as Covid-19 cases continue to rise, particularly in Tokyo

India now has more than 1,118,000 cases of the coronavirus, and a death toll of about 27,500

In Japan, polls show most people don’t support the government’s plan to boost local tourism as Covid-19 cases continue to rise, particularly in Tokyo