It was newly found that one wrestler under the Makushita who belongs to the Tatsunami stable of sumo wrestling is infected with the new coronavirus.
This brings the total number of wrestlers found to be infected in the Tatsunami stable to 11.
According to the Japan Sumo Association, one wrestler under the Makushita was newly found to be infected in the Tatsunami stable.
On the 17th, I had a runny nose and other symptoms, and as a result of being tested, it was judged positive.
According to the Sumo Association, the health center has determined that there are no close contacts with this sumo wrestler.
Since the 10th of this month, 10 wrestlers such as Akua Shoma in the Makuuchi area have been infected in the Tatsunami stable, and now there are 11 wrestlers infected.
Sumo Association's public relations manager Shibatayama said, "Infection is increasing nationwide. From 25th of this month, we will be prohibited from going out to the first place. The first place will start soon after the beginning of the year, so be careful once again. I issued a notice to each room to act. "