In Kanagawa Prefecture, it was announced on the 21st that 2,975 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
2,164 fewer than last Wednesday.
It is the 29th consecutive day that the number of infected people has fallen below the same day of the previous week.
In addition, the prefecture, Yokohama City, Sagamihara City, and Chigasaki City announced the death of 12 men and women in their 70s to 90s.
According to NHK's summary, the number of infected people announced in Kanagawa prefecture is now 1,458,323, of which 2,953 have died.
On the other hand, the prefecture announced that it has issued voluntary medical treatment notifications to 862 people.
Those who test themselves, confirm their positive results, and register them in the prefectural system do not fall under the category of infected persons under the Infectious Diseases Act.