TOKYO -- Tokyo confirmed 888 new COVID-19 cases in the Japanese capital on Thursday, a new daily high that comes as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus before the New Year holiday season.
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Tokyo's COVID count hits new daily high of 888
Japan battles a third wave of infections ahead of the New Year holiday season
Commuters wearing face masks in Tokyo on Dec. 18. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)
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