Japanese PM Corona Positive: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida corona infected, treatment going on at home

Japanese PM Corona Positive: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been infected with Kovid-19. He has been kept in home isolation, where he is undergoing treatment. Kishida was on leave for a week. He was to resume work on Monday.

Work had to start from monday

According to the information received, Fumio Kishida was having cough and fever on Saturday, after which his RTPCR test was done on Sunday morning. When the report came in the afternoon, he was said to be corona infected. This information was given by a cabinet spokesperson.

Record cases of corona infection

Japan has reported record cases of coronavirus infection, affecting businesses in the world's third-largest economy. However, deaths have been relatively low and disruptions have been mild compared to some other advanced economies. Japan's economy grew 2.2% annually in the second quarter. However uncertainty still remains.

Officials avoided strict lockdown

Officials have avoided the strict lockdowns used in China and other countries during the pandemic, relying on the wearing of masks and widespread use of social distancing to prevent infection.

Kishida can participate in TICAD

Kishida was to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) starting in Tunisia on Friday, then continuing with tours to the Middle East. Public broadcaster NHK said they can participate in TICAD online.

Kishida is the 100th Prime Minister of Japan

Fumio Kishida is the 100th Prime Minister of Japan. He was officially elected as the 100th Prime Minister of Japan on 4 October 2021 after securing a majority in both houses of parliament. Kishida replaced Yoshihide Suga, who had resigned from his position.