Abe warns Japan's COVID-19 situation could worsen

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday warned that the COVID-19 situation could worsen if people let down their guard and do not take proper containment measures. He also called for strengthening the development of medicines and vaccines to tackle the COVID-19.

In a bid to maintain the operation of all aspects of society and protect people's lives, the Japanese government will launch an urgent economic response to support private enterprises and workers, added Abe.

According to the latest figures, the total number of COVID-19 infections in Japan has now risen to 1,585 cases.

On Saturday, Japan's health ministry and local governments said that more than 60 new infections were confirmed in Tokyo, logging the highest rise per day so far.

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