Here are the latest updates from Japan and beyond on the coronavirus outbreak:

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Minami area on April 5, 2021. Quasi-emergency measures against COVID-19 officially commenced the same day in six cities in Osaka, Hyogo and Miyagi prefectures as part of efforts to stem a recent sharp resurgence in infections there. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

As of 11 p.m., Tuesday, April 6