Tokyo sees record surge in coronavirus infections

Over the past day, medical experts registered 2,848 cases of coronavirus infection in Tokyo, where the Summer Olympic Games are currently being held, Report informs via Japanese media.

This figure is a record surge for the Japanese capital.

The previous record hike (2,520 cases) was seen on January 7.

Since July 12, a state of emergency has been in effect in the Tokyo Metropolis due to the deterioration of the epidemiological situation. It implies a ban on the sale of alcohol in catering establishments and a restriction on the admission of spectators to public events. For this reason, the Olympic Games are held without spectators from July 23 to August 8.