Yoshimoto Kogyo has revealed that 12 people who appeared in the performance of "Yoshimotozaka46" held in Tokyo in November were infected with the new coronavirus.
According to Yoshimoto Kogyo, the infection was confirmed by 12 performers of the "Yoshimotozaka46 Regular Performance" held at the Yoshimoto Yurakucho Theater in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo on the 27th of last month.
Two days after the performance, one of the performers had a fever on the 29th of last month and underwent a PCR test, and was diagnosed as positive on the 2nd of this month.
After that, several performers complained of poor physical condition and were examined, and by the 4th, 12 people had been infected.
In addition, the infection of one employee was confirmed, and the health center confirmed that a group of infected people = a cluster had occurred.
The audience of the performance said that the health center did not correspond to close contacts, but Yoshimoto Kogyo will contact them individually and will guide the PCR test to those who wish.
Also, the Yoshimoto Yurakucho Theater will be closed from the 5th to the 1st week.
Yoshimoto Kogyo said, "We have endeavored to prevent infection while listening to the opinions of experts in accordance with the government's guidelines, but we will give top priority to ensuring the safety of our customers and personalities, and will further thoroughly prevent infection and spread. I will do my best. "