It was announced on the 18th that 1692 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus in Chiba prefecture, and the number of confirmed infections reached a record high.

The number of confirmed infections per day exceeded 1000 for 7 consecutive days, 737 more than Wednesday a week ago, and for 42 consecutive days, surpassing the same day of the previous week.



On the other hand, Chiba Prefecture and Chiba City announced that the three people who announced that the infection was confirmed on the 11th and 15th of this month will be excluded from the infected because the medical institution withdrew the outbreak report.



The total number of people confirmed to be infected is 68,536.



In addition, in Chiba Prefecture, the deaths of five men and women in their 40s and 80s who were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus were announced, and the total number of people who were confirmed to be infected was 772.



As of the 17th, the number of seriously ill people in Chiba prefecture was 103, exceeding 100 for the first time, and 9 more than the 16th, the highest number ever.



The usage rate for 130 dedicated beds for the severely ill, which is secured in Chiba prefecture, is 79.2%, which is 5.8 points higher than the 15th, which is extremely high.



In addition, there are 477 moderately ill patients who require oxygen administration.