Japan has recorded at least 261 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, Japan’s public television informed on Wednesday. This is the highest daily increase in cases in Japan so far.

Axar.az reports citing Russian media.

The majority of cases was detected in Tokyo (66) and Osaka (34), with the total amount of COVID-19 infections reaching 587 in Tokyo and 278 in Osaka.

The total amount of those infected in Japan, including the passengers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, has reached 3,202. The country has documented 78 deaths, including 11 deaths among the passengers of the cruise ship. About 70 people are in intensive care.