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Japan reports 399 new virus cases, total at 21,128

TOKYO, July 10 (KUNA) -- The number of Japan's new coronavirus infections on Friday rose by 399 to 21,128 over the last 24 hours, the health ministry and local authorities said.
The country's death toll remained flat at 982. Tokyo confirmed 243 new infections, marking another daily record high, which brought the total cases in the Japanese capital to 7,515.
The number of new cases in Tokyo exceeded 200 for the second consecutive day.
The Tokyo metropolitan government said many of the cases are related to nightlife spots and reflect the results of intensive testing on employees at nighttime establishments.
Despite the recent surge of new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, the government on Friday eased restrictions on holding events nationwide as planned.
It raised the maximum number of attendees at major events, such as sporting matches and music concerts, from 1,000 to 5,000.
For indoor events, the limit is 5,000 people or 50 percent capacity, whichever is lower.
The tallies exclude those who were linked to the virus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship in February. (end) mk.sd