Aomori Prefecture announced on the 16th that it was confirmed that 555 new people were infected with the new coronavirus.
This is the largest number of people ever announced to confirm infection in a day.
Two people infected with the new corona died on the 15th and 16th.
The total number of people confirmed to be infected in Aomori Prefecture is 16,328, and the total number of people who have died is 52.