Japan virus cases hit record amid holiday travel

TOKYO: The daily tally of confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in Japan hit a record for the fourth day at 2,508, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Japan has had fewer than 2,000 coronavirus-related deaths so far, avoiding the toll of harder hit nations. But fears are growing about another surge. A flurry of criticism from opposition legislators and the public has slammed the government for being too slow in halting its “GoTo” tourism campaign, which encouraged travel and dining out with discounts.