Tokyo sees 91 new cases of coronavirus infections

An employee of a drugstore (L) helps a customer (R) from behind the protection of a plastic curtain as a preventive measure to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Tokyo. (AFP Photo)

Tokyo saw 91 new cases of coronavirus infections on Monday, Japan's media reported, as the tally of infections in the country's capital continues to rise.

Monday's figure showed a decrease in the rate of daily infections from Sunday, when the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 166 new cases. Last week the city announced a state of emergency, requesting residents to stay indoors as much as possible.