"newsline." i'm yoshi ogasawara. we start at this hour with the latest on the coronavirus in japan. tokyo is reporting another 237 confirmed infections, well above the number seen when businesses began reopening. but the government says it can balance plans to kick-start the economy and the higher case numbers. >> translator: the government's basic stance is to prevent the virus from spreading and continue a phased reopening of the economy. >> that includes the government's signature go-to travel campaign which aims to boost the struggling tourism sector. starting wednesday, domestic travelers can apply for discounts on accommodation and transportation, but tokyo with its rising cases won't be eligible. that suddeden explosion caught people off guard and raised concerns about cancellation fees. now the government says both touriststs and bususinesses wil compensated. >> translator: we realize we did