Yamagata Prefecture announced on the 5th that 939 people were newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
Although the number has fallen below 1,000 for the first time in three days, it is the third highest number in the past.
The total number of confirmed infections in Yamagata Prefecture has reached 46,708.
Also, according to the prefecture, one person who was confirmed to be infected died on the 3rd.
106 people have died.