Photo/Illutration Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka's Naniwa Ward is illuminated in red on April 7 as novel coronavirus infections continue to surge in Osaka Prefecture. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)

OSAKA--Prefectural authorities here reported four deaths from COVID-19 on April 11 as the daily tally of fresh cases hit more than 700 for the sixth straight day.

The latest figure of 760 is 167 more than the previous Sunday, pushing overall coronavirus cases in the prefecture to 60,158.

Accumulated deaths in the prefecture as of April 11 come to 1,215.