Sumo Matsugane master is infected with the new coronavirus and is hospitalized August 7 at 20:46

It was found that Master Sumo wrestler Matsugane was infected with the new coronavirus. There are no symptoms such as fever, and there are no rich contacts such as wrestlers.

According to the Japan Sumo Association, on the 6th, Master Matsugane of Tamrikido was tested positive by the PCR test of the new coronavirus on the 6th day in the first curtain.

Mr. Matsugane had no symptoms such as fever, but he was admitted to a hospital in Tokyo from the 7th because he was examined in advance for going out and interviewing for the new disciple's scout. It means observing the process.

Master Matsugane is a master of the Nisho no Seki room with a room, but according to an investigation by the public health center, he did not go to the room during the place in July, and people who came to sumo related people such as wrestlers and Kokugikan It means that there are no close contacts.

The Japan Sumo Association commented, "We will continue to strive to prevent the spread of infection and ensure the health and safety of all who enter and leave the Kokugikan."