It was confirmed that the master of sumo wrestling, Nishikido, was infected with the new coronavirus.

According to the Japan Sumo Association, in the Nishikido stable, a person involved in the room had a fever on the 8th, and when he was inspected, he got a positive reaction for the new coronavirus. All the sumo wrestlers who belong to the room, such as Juryo Mito Ryu, are closed for the first time because there is a risk.



On the 10th, Mr. Nishikido received a PCR test and found a positive reaction for the new coronavirus.



The master is asymptomatic and is looking for a medical treatment under the guidance of the health center.



The sumo rikishi belonging to the room has not been confirmed to be infected.