In Okayama Prefecture, it was announced on the 24th that 41 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
It is the first time since the 27th of last month that the number of announcements on the 1st has dropped below 50.
This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Okayama Prefecture to 6971.
At the same time, Kurashiki City announced the deaths of two patients.
A total of 92 people died after being infected with the new coronavirus.