Japan reported no daily deaths from Covid-19 on Sunday for the first time in 15 months, as infections decline rapidly in the country, according to AP.

Health officials on Monday said there were no deaths the previous day, giving Japan a total of 18,310 fatalities since the pandemic began.

Japan on Monday also eased entry restrictions for foreign students, workers and short-term business travelers who are fully vaccinated, have their activity plans guaranteed by sponsors and observe 10 days of self-isolation.

The last time Japan reported no new coronavirus deaths was on Aug 2, 2020, according to the ministry.

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