The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday reported 3,168 new coronavirus cases, up 259 from Tuesday and 1,060 down from last Wednesday. It is the 10th straight day that the daily figure has been lower than the same day of the previous week.
The average for Tokyo over the past seven days stands at 3,369.3.
People in their 20s (835 cases), their 30s (668) and their 40s (506) accounted for the highest numbers, while 571 cases were aged under 20.
The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in Tokyo was 286, one down from Tuesday, health officials said. The nationwide figure was 2,092, down 18 from Tuesday and the first decline in 42 days.
Nationwide, the number of reported cases as of 6:30 p.m. was 20,031. After Tokyo, the prefectures with the most cases were Osaka (3,004), Kanagawa (1,921), Saitama (1,203), Chiba (1,134), Hyogo (1,018), Fukuoka (1,017), Okinawa (535), Kyoto (532), Shizuoka (480), Hokkaido (351), Gifu (278), Mie (269), Hiroshima (266), Okayama (218), Nara (216), Ibaraki (215), Shiga (183), Gunma (180), Kumamoto (180), Miyagi (171), Tochigi (164), Aomori (133), Oita (127) and Kagoshima (96).
The number of coronavirus-related deaths reported nationwide was 71.
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38 Comments
Scorpion
Been following the posters here for over a year now and just startrd commenting. I have literally seen the same people, saying the same things for over a year.
Kevin
Let’s focus on Tokyo where it’s down 1000 + cases from last week and skim over Osaka which reached over 3000 cases for the first time ever…
OJ
Foreigner in Tokyo,
If you’re tested using National Healthcare Insurance it gets reported to the Public Health Center. If you pay for the test yourself, and you test positive, you are supposed to be referred to the PHC, but reporting the case isn’t obligatory. There was some talk about including self-financed tests on these daily numbers but I guess that boat has sailed.
nonu6976
even though test numbers are still pathetic, its good to see the numbers going down - I really hope we are starting to see the light at the end of tunnel...
ian
If you could show me data to support your assertion then let's see.
Until then I'll assume that most of the unhealthy people that died due to covid you allude to were unvaccinated.
There's a reason people with underlying conditions are prioritized for vaccinations.
I don't think it's to waste doses.
Antiquesaving
So cases up despite 5,000 fewer initial testing numbers compared to yesterday.
Yesterday's adjusted testing is as i expected 4,000 lower than the same day last week.
Even as they test fewer and fewer they still can't stop the number of cases from being high and going up!
So even when they update today's testing numbers that will still be 4,000 to 5,000 lower than last week, take a guess where the drop in cases came from.
NOMINATION
I am also curious about home scenarios when one family member tests positive but the rest doesn't. What happens? Does the family leave them and stay elsewhere?
Last week, my son's Kindergarten called and said his teacher tested positive for Covid and that my son and the rest of the class would need a PCR test the next day. Between the call and the PCR the next day, I couldn't stop thinking about what would happen if he was positive but the rest of us family wasn't. Would my wife and I have to flip a coin to see who stays with him? He tested negative luckily. I just want to hear what other families are doing in the same situation.
audioboy77
I generally agree with your posts, but not on this point. There is a viable inbetween. Obviously in the west they are not forcing people to test like in China, but tests are hugely more accessible than in Japan. For example in the UK there are drop in test centers where you can do a rapid lateral flow test for free. If this comes back positive you can then do a PCR test.
Such centers should be around everywhere. Then for anyone feeling a bit under the weather, wondering if they have a cold or covid, they can drop in at their convenience and get a test. This would catch much more mild cases and thus reduce the spread. Given Japans gaman culture, long working hours little holiday, inability to take time of work without using sick pay, and private health care costs, the Japanese govt should make it hugely easier to get a test.
No one can argue that a 20% positivity rate is not an absolute disgrace.
drlucifer
Did you look at the number of deaths? Check it and let us know whether it is still job well done .
Nator
September has not started well in Osaka. 3 people under 50 dead. Last month it was seven in total. 13 people under 50 in ICU last month it was 154 in total.
Leighton Rutt
Strangely enough, 3,168 is 110 more cases than at the beginning of last month. I will be interesting to see how this month pans out.
Just saying!
ahar
Could you elaborate on what normal would look like for you falseflagsteve?
Flute
@ joffy
Please prove it.
Also prove it exist a way Japan test, meaning that is common all over Japan.
Tips : close contacts
thepersoniamnow
Foreigner in Tokyo
Well in Japan when the schools have a positive case they isolate the child and then inform others.
Last year they didn’t test, but for example today in a class at a company I am working at, a family member got an infection.
Now we will wait to see if the kid is also positive, and do tests on those in the class
My little brother tested positive today!
He lives with his girl, he was sent home with some meds.
This is what happens with everyone that I know. Some people choose to go to stay in hotels when they are the onlt one, or have the option, can afford it, etc.
The rest simply go home and rest.
Myop
Yesterday I guessed 2,950-3100,Damn!
missed it by a little
Nator
@audioboy
Also in the UK large amounts of people had tests at home. Many NHS staff were testing themselves twice a week. They were also allowed to use the tests on family living with them and family in their bubbles.
Leighton Rutt
I notice also 1,406 cases of people under 30 are in the stats. That represents 44.38% of daily total.
Again, just saying!
Scorpion
Same here. My life has not changed one bit, except wearing a mask, using hand sanitizer. I still travel, and go out. I have been out ALOT and have not caught COVID. (That I know of) People need to continue loving their life. However those that have lived in fear since this started has just made it more fun for me. I can travel and places are not super busy!
tooheysnew
There’s only so much whining that can be done, so they’ve resorted to copying & pasting
ian
How is it possible that for more than a year and a half now they keep reducing tests everyday but it hasn't got to zero?
ian
Yep testing reduced everyday, haven't increased, should be at negative hundreds of thousands now =)
Jtsnose
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drlucifer
If they are always testing symptomatic cases then the positivity rate should always be close to 100 percent.
SteveinJapan
There is a big difference between HIV and COVID in this respect, as HIV is largely a lifestyle disease. But anyone could catch COVID.
falseflagsteve
ahar
Back to normal is everything open like before, no alcohol restrictions etc and no SOE’s anymore
Oxycodin
The ladies Windows shopping . Stay home and help not to spread the virus please.
Good
Stay home where you don't need an umbrella
falseflagsteve
Low numbers including severe lower cases nationwide, job being done well.
Back to normal soon, though I’ve carried on as normal during the whole time whilst taking extra precautions of course.
Michael Machida
Wow! Going up. So, was this what the Japanese Government wanted to happen because they all said that they are doing a great job of stopping COVID. The results are their target?
Nobnaga
wow its getting real bad over there stay safe people