With the new coronavirus, 861 new infections were announced in Ibaraki Prefecture on the 26th.
The number has increased by more than 170 from 689 on the 23rd of this month, which was the highest number so far, and it is the highest number ever for a day's announcement.
The total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 31,428.
In addition, the prefecture announced that one person infected with the new coronavirus died, and 222 people died in the prefecture.