New coronavirus outbreak in Japan linked to Tokyo theatre

Tuesday, 14 July 2020 10:11

Health officials in Tokyo have appealed for more than 800 theatregoers to get tested for COVID-19 after a stage production was found to be the source of at least 20 new cases.

The government said it was focusing on a 190-seat theatre in the Shinjuku entertainment district.

The venue staged a play for six days starring mainly up-and-coming boy-band members earlier this month.

All 800 spectators who went to see the performance have been identified as high-risk contacts.

Authorities came to know of the first infection among a cast member on July 6, while subsequent tests found at least 20 related cases.

Tokyo reported 119 new COVID-19 infections on Monday after a period of four days when the daily tally exceeded 200.

More from International News

Rubio warns West Bank annexation could endanger Trump's Gaza plan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that moves by Israel's parliament toward the annexation of the West Bank could threaten President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, which has yielded a shaky ceasefire so far.
Nearly 700 people flee to Thailand after Myanmar scam centre raid

Nearly 700 foreigners have fled Myanmar and crossed into Thailand, the Thai army said on Thursday, following a military operation against the Chinese-backed KK Park, a notorious cybercrime compound.
US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills

The United States hit Russia's major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms.
EU leaders to show support for Zelenskyy at Brussels summit

European leaders aim to put on a show of support for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday after a rollercoaster few days that saw US President Donald Trump announce and then back away from plans to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin.