On January 11, Fukuoka Prefecture reported 148 additional new coronavirus infections. The prefectural governor, Seitaro Hattori, announced their intention to issue Fukuoka Corona Warning and discuss implementing the ‘mann-enn boushi to juten sochi’ program and the national government once the prefecture becomes sure that the regional occupancy rate of secured hospital beds reaches 15%. The region also saw over 200 new COVID-19 cases for three days between January 8 ~ 10. Source: NHK 1 / NHK 2 / News 24 / Fukuoka Prefecture
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