Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City announced on the 13th that 3,182 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
147 more than last Saturday, the highest ever for a Saturday announcement.
In addition, the prefecture and Sendai City announced that a total of six people in their 70s to 100s died.
The total number of infected people in Miyagi Prefecture has reached 171,550.
A total of 246 people have died.