Osaka Prefecture announced on the 22nd that 5,867 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
There were about 600 fewer people than on the same day the previous week.
On the other hand, the prefectural government withdrew the three people announced so far, citing duplication.
The total number of infected people in Osaka Prefecture has reached 2,069,388.
In addition, 9 deaths were announced, bringing the total number of people who died due to infection in the prefecture to 6385.
The number of seriously ill people has decreased by two since the 21st to 35.