Tokyo’s metropolitan government today reported 534 new patients, a record high, and raised its alert level to r'ed,' or highest on the scale of four. Japan’s number of reported coronavirus infections hit a record high today, and the prime minister urged maximum caution but stopped short of calling for restrictions on travel or business. The Health Ministry reported 2,179 new patients, the first time Japan has seen more than 2,000 new daily patientssince the pandemic began. Tokyo’s metropolitan government today reported 534 new patients, a record high, and raised its alert level to “red,” or highest on the scale of four. Japan Medical Association President Toshio Nakagawa urged Tokyo residents to stay home over the weekend.

Source: The Standard November 19, 2020 08:26 UTC