In Kanagawa Prefecture, it was announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 823 new people were infected with the new coronavirus.
There are 308 fewer people than last Wednesday.
The number of infected people per day has fallen below 1000 for 4 consecutive days.
In addition, the prefecture, Yokohama City, and Chigasaki City announced the deaths of three men and women in their 70s and 80s.
According to NHK's summary, the number of infected people announced in Kanagawa Prefecture is now 716,173, of which 2212 have died.
The prefecture continues to call for thorough basic infection control measures.
The number of infected people does not include those who are undergoing voluntary medical treatment that does not fall under the Infectious Diseases Control Law.