Surge in Covid-19 cases in Tokyo, less than a month out from Olympics

Fears of a possible fifth wave as Tokyo reported 317 infections on Monday and the ninth week-on-week rise

A rise in daily cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo has triggered fears of a possible fifth wave of infections, less than a month before the city is due to host the Olympics.

Tokyo reported 317 infections on Monday - an increase of 81 from the same day last week and the ninth week-on-week same-day rise in a row.