Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City announced on the 17th that 107 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.



This is the first time that the number of confirmed infections per day has exceeded 100 in Miyagi prefecture, surpassing 87 on January 14, the highest number ever.

In Sendai City alone, 75 confirmed infections were announced, surpassing 63 on January 14, a record high.



The cumulative number of infected people in Miyagi prefecture is 4,292, including those who have already recovered.