Tokyo reports record 5,042 cases as Covid infections surge during Olympics

People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus walk under a water mist in Tokyo (AP)
People wearing face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus walk under a water mist in Tokyo (AP)
Thu, 05 Aug, 2021 - 13:00
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

Tokyo has reported a record 5,042 new daily coronavirus cases as infections surge while the Japanese capital hosts the Olympics.

The additional cases brought the total overall number for Tokyo to 236,138.

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