Hokkaido announced on the 23rd that it was confirmed that 31 new people were infected with the new coronavirus.
In addition, Asahikawa City announced the confirmation of infection in 8 people and Otaru City in 1 person.
On the 23rd, Sapporo City had announced 118 infections so far, and the total number of confirmed infections in Hokkaido announced on the 23rd was 158.
Michi also announced that a man in his 80s, who had previously been confirmed to be infected, had died.
On the 23rd, Sapporo City also announced the deaths of four men and women.
As a result, the total number of infected people in Hokkaido is 23,000, including a total of 13,943 people in Sapporo City, and the number of infected people in Hokkaido who have died is 8,26.