Japan Reports 132,000 COVID-19 Deaths Since it Emerged
Kanako Mita and Michiyo Tanabe
Modern Tokyo Times
The Japanese government announced 132,000 deaths from COVID-19 after the virus entered the country five years ago. This figure relates to late August (2024). Hence, the death toll is likely higher – with deaths continuing among the elderly and immune-compromised.
As of March 2024, over 70 million people have contracted COVID-19. However, this figure doesn’t account for the internal spread ...