Japan logs record daily coronavirus deaths at 148

Japan reported a record 148 daily coronavirus deaths on Friday as the country battles a "fourth wave" of infections that shows no signs of stopping, according to data released by local authorities.The number of COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms also hit an all-time high, increasing by 33 from the previous day to 1,131, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said.The nationwide tally of daily cases exceeded 6,000, the highest since mid-January when a second state of emergency was in place.The Japanese government on Friday decided to extend the current third state of emergency in Tokyo a…READ FULL ARTICLE