TOKYO, Aug 22 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, tested positive yesterday for COVID-19, the government announced.
According to the Cabinet Secretariat, Kishida developed symptoms, such as a slight fever and cough on Saturday evening. The result of a PCR test underwent yesterday, confirmed that Kishida was infected with the novel coronavirus.
Kishida was due to restart work today, after taking a week-long summer vacation with his family.
Kishida, now recuperating at his official residence, is able to continue his duties, but will cancel a planned trip to Tunisia next weekend.– NNN-NHK
