Tokyo reports 83 new coronavirus infections

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 83 new coronavirus cases following two days of three-digit increases, as it continues to grapple with a recent spike in the number of infections.The new tally comes as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday to step up efforts to curtail the spread of the virus.Of the 83 new cases, infection routes of 73 have not been identified, while there were no reports of fatalities or seriously ill patients among them, the metropolitan government said. By age group, pat…READ FULL ARTICLE