Jul 10, 2021 - World

Tokyo reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases in two months

Oriana González

picture of commuters in Tokyo — Photo: Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images

Tokyo reported a total of 950 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, the highest daily number since May 7.

The big picture: The world is closely watching Japan's case count, as the summer Olympics are due to begin in Tokyo on July 23. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency in Tokyo following a surge in cases, which will begin on Monday until August 22. Restaurants and bars will be required to suspend alcohol sales during that time.

Japan's Olympics minister announced this week the Olympics will be held without spectators.

By the numbers: Tokyo has reported a total of 181,024 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 2,253 deaths, according to government data.

The new infections recorded today increased from last Friday's total of 716, "rising week-on-week for the 21st consecutive day," the Japan Times writes.

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