No new curbs in Tokyo yet but governor warns of virus spread

City is now under alert for rising infections, says Koike, after recording 107 cases

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Tokyo can cope with rising coronavirus infections for now, after hotels were converted to accommodate patients.  © Reuters

AKANE OKUTSU, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Tokyo is on alert for rising coronavirus infections, Gov. Yuriko Koike said on Thursday, after the city recorded 107 new cases but she stopped short of re-imposing business restrictions.

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