Japan reports 13 new cases of novel coronavirus, cases on cruise ship rise to 634: Ministry

The total tally of confirmed coronavirus cases in Japan now stands at 78 on land and 634 on the Diamond Princess.

Another 13 people on board a cruise ship that was quarantined off the coast of Japan have been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, the country's health ministry said.

Confirmation of the new cases, from 52 additional test results, brought the total number of infections diagnosed on board the Diamond Princess so far to 634, the ministry said in a statement.

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