Japan reports record coronavirus infections, exceed 1,000 for 3rd day

Japan confirmed a record 1,578 new coronavirus infections on Friday, marking the third straight day fresh cases have surpassed 1,000, while the Tokyo and Osaka governments said they will consider making stronger requests for some businesses to shorten their hours or even temporarily close.The figure exceeds the previous record of 1,305 new cases reported Thursday, with the rising trend extending to urban areas across the country.The country's cumulative total now stands at over 37,000, including some 700 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was quarantined in Yokohama in February. The…READ FULL ARTICLE