In Kumamoto Prefecture, it was announced on the 27th that 1281 people were newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
Following the 26th, it was the highest ever for the third consecutive day.
On the other hand, on the 20th, 25th and 26th of this month, a total of 4 people announced as infected people were withdrawn, so the total number of infected people in the prefecture was 24,659.
In addition, one person was confirmed dead in Kumamoto prefecture, and 140 people died in the prefecture.