Shiga Prefecture announced on the 3rd that it was confirmed that 853 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture.
It's the fourth most so far and the most on Thursday.
A total of 25,499 people have been confirmed infected in Shiga Prefecture.
In addition, two new men in their 80s have been confirmed dead, and 110 people have died in Shiga Prefecture.
As of the 2nd day, there are 3 seriously ill people.