Fukuoka Prefecture announced on the 24th that it was confirmed that 879 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture.
It was the most on Tuesday.
In addition, the number of people increased by 164 from Tuesday a week ago, surpassing the same day of the previous week for 9 consecutive days.
The breakdown is 320 in Fukuoka City, 158 in Kitakyushu City, and 34 in Kurume City.
Meanwhile, one person who was announced as infected on the 23rd was withdrawn.
A total of 58,766 people have been confirmed to be infected in Fukuoka Prefecture.
In addition, it was confirmed that one person in his 90s or older died, and the number of infected people who died in Fukuoka Prefecture was 558.
On the other hand, it was found that 85 new people in the prefecture were suspected of being infected with the mutant virus Delta strain, which was confirmed in India.