Osaka tops Tokyo as Japan reports 1,070 more coronavirus infections

Japan confirmed Wednesday an additional 1,070 cases of the novel coronavirus, with Osaka Prefecture reporting more infections than Tokyo for the first time in three months, local authorities said.Osaka reported 187 new cases, the largest among the nation's 47 prefectures, with Tokyo reporting 186. Urban areas in the country have continued to see high numbers of infections.Fukuoka also reported 102 more cases, followed by Kanagawa with 95, Okinawa with 71 and Saitama with 62.The daily figures reflect the most recent totals reported by health authorities and medical institutions.The nationwid…READ FULL ARTICLE