Wakayama Prefecture announced on the 23rd that it was confirmed that 308 new people were infected with the new coronavirus.
It was the second highest ever after 323 on the 22nd.
A total of 7833 people have been confirmed infected in Wakayama Prefecture.
As of the 23rd, no one was seriously ill.
In addition, two deaths were announced, including a man in his 80s and a man in his 30s.
A total of 64 people died of infection in the prefecture.