Professional baseball giant announced that Masumi Kuwata, pitcher chief coach, was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
According to the baseball team, coach Kuwata received a positive test on the morning of the 21st when he complained of sore throat and underwent a PCR test.
Coach Kuwata is currently taking care of himself at his home.
In response to this, on the afternoon of the 21st, the baseball team conducted a PCR test mainly on coaches and staff who had contact with coach Kuwata within 48 hours, and the members who were confirmed to be negative with DeNA from 6 pm It means that we will face the game.
The giant commented, "We will continue to carry out PCR tests as needed to prevent the spread of infection."