COVID-19 cases in Fukuoka have surged to 1.68 times the previous week’s count, with 2,233 new infections reported from July 1 to 7. The average number of cases per medical facility rose to 11.28, the highest since February. The prefecture urges residents with symptoms to seek medical advice and maintain basic hygiene practices. Additionally, cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease and Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis are on the rise, with the latter issuing warnings for 25 consecutive weeks. Source: Fukuoka Prefecture
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