It was confirmed that Kisaburo Tokai, the former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Liberal Democratic Party, was infected with the new coronavirus.
According to the House of Representatives, Mr. Tokai had a fever on the 22nd, so when he underwent a PCR test at a medical institution in his hometown of Hyogo prefecture, a positive result was confirmed on the 23rd.
Currently, I am receiving medical treatment at home.
Mr. Tokai is the chairman of the National Basic Policy Committee of the House of Representatives, and the Liberal Democratic Party will be represented by the ruling party's chief director if there is a need for consultation by the ruling and opposition party's directors.
Mr. Watami is the 21st person to be confirmed infected with a member of parliament.