HKT48 member Suspended or postponed due to new corona infection September 23, 4:22
Murashige Anna, a member of HKT48, an idol group based in Fukuoka, has been infected with the new coronavirus, the agency has announced.
All members will be inspected and the activity will be canceled or postponed for the time being.
According to the announcement of the operating company of HKT48, an idol group active mainly in Fukuoka, and the office of Anna Murashige, Mr. Murashige had symptoms such as fever and sore throat in the early morning of the 20th of this month. When examined at a medical institution, it was confirmed on the 21st that he was infected with the new coronavirus.
The operating company will inspect all members and employees in sequence and wait at home until results are available.
In addition, the activities of "HKT48" such as interacting with fans online are to be canceled or postponed for the time being.
The operating company commented, "We apologize for any inconvenience caused, but we will continue to take prompt action while seeking guidance from health centers, etc., and will report on the results of the inspection again."