Seibu, a professional baseball player, announced that it was confirmed that two people, including pitcher Takeru Sasaki and team staff, were infected with the new coronavirus.
According to the team, on the 22nd, a PCR test was conducted on coaches, players, and team staff, and two people, including pitcher Sasaki and the team staff in charge of the second army, were infected with the new coronavirus. It means that it was confirmed.
Left-handed pitcher Sasaki has pitched in 10 games as a middle reliever so far this season.
At this point, both of them have no symptoms.
According to the team, two team staff members who have come into contact with the infected person are waiting at home at the discretion of the team.
Seibu said, "We sincerely apologize for the concern of our fans and other related parties. We will continue to take appropriate measures in cooperation with the health center in charge. We will continue to infect the team. We will work to prevent the spread of infection. "