Japan reports over 970 new cases of novel coronavirus infection

Japan reported over 970 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, as urban centers including Tokyo and Osaka continued to see high levels of infection.Tokyo confirmed 222 new coronavirus cases, of which around 67 percent had unknown transmission routes. The metropolitan government said those in their 20s and 30s accounted for 60 percent of the infections, while 26 individuals were in their 60s or above.The single-day increase in the capital compared with 188 on Tuesday, 197 on Monday and 331 on Sunday.Tokyo's cumulative total now stands at over 16,474, while that of the whole country…READ FULL ARTICLE