In Chiba Prefecture, it was confirmed on the 8th that 7,044 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus.
702 fewer than on Monday a week ago.
The total number of infected people has reached 694,443.
In addition, 10 new deaths were announced, including 9 men and women in their 80s and over and 1 man whose age was not disclosed.
A total of 1,937 people have died.