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Tokyo sees record number of new cases amid nationwide spike

by Mari Yamaguchi
| November 18, 2020 12:09 AM

TOKYO (AP) — Authorities in Japan's capital reported nearly 500 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, the largest daily increase in Tokyo since the pandemic began, amid a nationwide spike in infections and as the country discusses with Olympic officials how to safely host next summer’s games.

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