In Kanagawa Prefecture, it was announced on the 20th that 11,333 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
1768 more people than last Saturday.
It is the first time in 11 days that the number of infected people per day is higher than the same day of the previous week.
In addition, the prefecture, Yokohama City, Kawasaki City, and Yokosuka City announced the death of 15 men and women in their 40s to 90s.
According to NHK's summary, the number of infected people announced in Kanagawa prefecture is now 1,264,217, of which 2,596 have died.
The prefecture continues to call for thorough basic infection control measures.
In addition, the number of infected people does not include those who do not fall under the category of infected people under the Infectious Diseases Act and are self-medicating.