Chiba Prefecture has announced that Governor Kumagai has been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
According to Chiba Prefecture, Governor Kumagai had a fever of 37 degrees and 4 minutes on the night of the 13th, so he visited a medical institution on the 14th, and an antigen test was found to be positive for the new corona.
Governor Kumagai said that although he has a fever, he has no other major symptoms, and will continue to work from home until the 23rd of this month while teleworking.
In addition, the governor has not had any official duties since he came to office on the 10th of this month, and there are no prefectural employees who have been in close contact with him.