On Wednesday, the Japanese health ministry confirmed the coronavirus in 1,514 additional cases in Tokyo. The amount is 180 more than a week ago.
One more than on Tuesday, there are now seven very ill patients in the city. 2 patients passed away. On Wednesday, there were 22 fatalities nationwide and 12,094 new illnesses.
New COVID Cases
There were 1,696 new illnesses in Tokyo, up 206 from a week before, and there was one fatality. Additionally, since Monday, there are now six very ill patients in the capital, up from five. This is the first time in two months that there have been more than 1,500 new cases.
Several new XBB lineages, including XBB1.16, XBB.2.3, XBB.1.9.1, XBB.1.9.2, and also their more recent spawning, are powering Japan’s new COVID-19 onslaught. even with prior exposure to the virus or even having mRNA doses or boosters, all of these XBB sub-lineages are resulting in breakthrough infections.
- The Japanese health ministry confirmed the coronavirus in 1,514 additional cases in Tokyo.
- On Wednesday, there were 22 fatalities nationwide and 12,094 new illnesses.
- On May 8, 2023, Japan will remove the last of its COVID-19 border restrictions.
On May 8, 2023, Japan will remove the last of its COVID-19 border restrictions, making it easier for visitors and business travelers to visit the nation. Visitors will no longer be required to present vaccination records or a COVID-19 test result at the time of arrival, according to the announcement made by Japan’s minister of foreign affairs.
Japan is preparing to upgrade COVID-19 from a Class 2 virus to a Class 5 virus, which encompasses less severe illnesses like the common cold and seasonal flu.
Japanese vaccinations began in February 2021, and everyone over 12 has received a maximum of five shots; the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions receive additional vaccinations.
The new method will keep immunizations free but restrict how many injections may be given to people who have already had two or more doses.
Fall and winter booster shots are scheduled for kids aged 5 to 11 who have already received at least two doses. The first through third doses are still available at any time for children between the ages of 6 months and 4 years.
