Okinawa Prefecture announced on the 31st that it was confirmed that 142 new people were infected with the new coronavirus.
The number of infected people announced on Monday surpassed the highest number of 104 on the 24th of last week, a new record high.
This brings the total number of infected people confirmed in Okinawa Prefecture to 17,044.
In addition, they announced that two men and women in their 70s have died living in Naha City.
This brings the total number of deaths in Okinawa to 150.