The omicron variant of the novel coronavirus is seen in an electron micrograph.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
17:18 JST, August 29, 2022
Tokyo confirmed 9,880 new cases of novel coronavirus infection on Monday, down 5,205 from the same day last week and marking the eighth consecutive day of week-on-week decline.
It was also the first time the daily tally had fallen below 10,000 since July 11, when there were 6,231 new cases.
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