Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 4th that 10,577 people in the prefecture were newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
That's 450 fewer than last Thursday, but it's the third highest number of infections in a single day.
In addition, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, and Amagasaki City have withdrawn the five people announced from the 31st to the 3rd of last month, citing duplication.
The number of confirmed infections in the prefecture reached 642,164.
As of the 3rd, the number of seriously ill patients increased by 4 from the previous day to 35.
In addition, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe City, and Amagasaki City announced a total of six deaths who were infected.
A total of 2,344 people have died from the virus in the prefecture.