In Kanagawa Prefecture, it was announced on the 8th that 8810 people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
In addition, the prefecture, Yokohama City, Kawasaki City, Sagamihara City, and Yokosuka City announced that 14 men and women in their 70s and 90s died, and that infection was confirmed after the deaths.
In addition, Sagamihara City announced that Mayor Kentaro Motomura was infected with the new coronavirus.
On the 7th, a regular test revealed the infection, which means he has no symptoms and will continue to work at home until the 14th of this month.
According to NHK's summary, the number of infected people announced in Kanagawa Prefecture is now 310,534, of which 1388 have died.