Tokyo Aug. virus infections reach monthly record with 8,126 cases

Tokyo confirmed on Monday a monthly record 8,126 new cases of the novel coronavirus in August, exceeding the 6,466 infections logged in July.The metropolitan government reported 100 new cases the same day, bringing the capital's cumulative total to 20,817. August saw Tokyo hit daily cases in triple digits on every day bar one, marking a record 472 on Aug. 1.The single-day increase in the capital compares with the 148 cases confirmed on Sunday.The daily figures from the metropolitan government reflect the most recent totals reported by health authorities and medical institutions.Nationwide, …READ FULL ARTICLE