Japan daily coronavirus cases hits record
The Japanese government is considering declaring a state of emergency in and around Tokyo as coronavirus cases climb

A woman in personal protective equipment (PPE) walks on the street, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, at Ginza shopping district in Tokyo, Japan December 19, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
Daily coronavirus cases in Japan reached a record 4,670 on Tuesday, commercial broadcaster NTV reported.
The Japanese government is considering declaring a state of emergency in and around Tokyo as coronavirus cases climb.