Gymnastics Uchimura Negative in another PCR test International Gymnastics Federation

Gymnastics Uchimura Negative in another PCR test International Gymnastics Federation October 31, 20:25

The International Gymnastics Federation announced that Kohei Uchimura, who was positive in the PCR test for the new coronavirus on October 28, was tested negative again at three hospitals on the 30th. ..

The International Gymnastics Federation and the hospitals that tested it said the positive result on the 28th was a false positive.

Uchimura was tested positive on October 29th as a result of a PCR test on October 28th before the international competition to be held on November 8th.

According to the International Gymnastics Federation, Uchimura underwent a PCR test again on the 30th and examined at three hospitals, all of which were negative.

For this reason, the International Gymnastics Federation and the hospital that conducted the test said that the positive result on the 28th was a false positive, and the health center was notified of the withdrawal of the positive report.

Uchimura has no symptoms such as fever, and is making adjustments for the international competition.

In addition, Uchimura has been staying at the National Training Center in Kita-ku, Tokyo since the 20th of this month, but on the 30th, the PCR test was conducted again for 7 Japanese men and women who were staying at the same facility and practicing. Was done and everyone was negative.