One sumo wrestler under the Japan Sumo Wrestling suspected to be infected with a new coronavirus 17 April, 17:56

The Japan Sumo Association has announced that one wrestler below the Makuhashiku has been hospitalized from the 8th and has been tested for a new coronavirus following symptoms such as fever.

This was announced by the spokeswoman of the Japan Sumo Association Shibayama, a spokesman for the media.

According to the report, one wrestler under the Makuhari was suspected of being infected. The fever continued for two days from this month, and once the fever had dropped, the fever had recurred by the 8th, and coughs and malaise had occurred. It means complaining of symptoms such as feelings and breathlessness.

According to the explanation by Shibatayama's Chief of Public Relations, the wrestler received a simple test for a new type of coronavirus at a hospital in Tokyo on the 8th, and was initially positive. It was reported to the association.

The wrestler has been hospitalized and tested in Tokyo since the 8th, and the results will be known as early as 10 days.

According to Shibatayama's director of public relations, there is no other wrestler complaining of fever or other symptoms in the room to which this wrestler belongs. Is waiting at

Shibatayama spokesman said, "This wrestler is relatively healthy, but he also has a chronic illness. We are investigating whether or not he or she has gone out. I think that other wrestlers will be examined sequentially." I am.