The German Embassy in Tokyo said that the statistics of Japanese nCoV infections were not reliable because many cases were left out.

"The incidence of infection in Japan is unreliable. The number of tests is too low, it is likely that a large number of cases have not been reported," the German embassy in Japan said in a statement posted on its home page. 3/26.

The notice was sent to German nationals traveling in Japan, advising them to return home as soon as possible before the airlines cut off flights between the two countries.

"The Covid-19 test option is only offered for seriously ill people (who have had symptoms of the illness and high fever for 4 days or more), as well as to those in close contact with nCoV-infected patients or in areas where high risk, "the message reads.

Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesman declined to comment.

Stephen Nagy, professor of international relations at the Catholic University of International Studies in Tokyo, said the German embassy's announcement was beyond the normal boundaries of diplomatic rule. "It was an unexpected move from Germany, which has good and long-standing relations with Japan. It seems to be a measure to make Tokyo more transparent," he said.

Japan has recorded 1,499 nCoV cases so far, of which 49 have died. Suddenly the number of infections has risen in recent days, the capital of Tokyo today recorded a record increase in 24 hours when more than 50 new cases were reported. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike appealed to the people of the capital and surrounding areas to limit going out, avoiding unnecessary trips until April 12.

"I don't believe what they are saying. The government thinks that Japanese people are 'special' and cannot be infected because they are constantly washing their hands and wearing masks. However, the numbers skyrocketed soon after. Olympic is delayed, "said Eric Fior, owner of a language school in Tokyo.

Nearly 200 countries and territories around the world appeared Covid-19 after the disease started in Wuhan, China in December 2019, leaving more than 614,800 people infected and more than 28,000 dead.