In Chiba prefecture, it was announced on the 19th that 1410 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus, which is the third highest number in the past.
The number of confirmed infections per day exceeded 1000 for 8 consecutive days, 372 more than Thursday a week ago, and 43 consecutive days above the same day of the previous week.
The total number of people confirmed to be infected is 69,946.
In addition, the deaths of five men and women in their 60s and 90s have been announced, bringing the total number of deaths to 777 to date.
As of the 18th, the number of severely ill people was 105, two more than on the 17th, the highest number ever.
The usage rate for 134 dedicated beds for the severely ill is 78.4%, which remains extremely high.
In addition, the number of moderately ill patients who require oxygen administration has increased by 24 from the 17th to 501.