Japan identifies 15 clusters as Covid-19 cases mount

Passersby wearing masks are seen on the street at Susukino district in Sapporo, Japan, on Feb 26, 2020. - Reuters

TOKYO (The Straits Times/ANN): Japan has identified 15 coronavirus clusters nationwide in its first "cluster map", released on Monday (March 16), as infections continue to rise across the country.

The biggest cluster, which accounts for more than 80 cases, involves four live music venues in Osaka. Another live house in Sapporo was also identified as a cluster, dealing a blow to these small-sized establishments as the music industry hits the pause button on gigs.