This electron microscope photo shows the coronavirus's omicron variant successfully isolated at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases. (Photo courtesy of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.)

       TOKYO -- Japan recorded over 1,000 new coronavirus infections on Jan. 4 for the first time in three months, according to figures collected by the Mainichi Shimbun.

       The last time the country had over 1,000 infections in a single day was Oct. 6, 2021, when it counted 1,125 new cases.

       (Mainichi)

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