Tokyo, Nov. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, has tested positive for COVID-19, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday. Princess Kako will cancel her official duties until Friday and stay home. She experienced a sore throat on Sunday night after attending a youth speech contest in Tokyo that day. Although the princess tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday, she developed a fever around 38 degrees Celsius on Tuesday morning. She then underwent a test again and got a positive result for the virus. There has been no change in the health condition of the princess’ parents and her young brother, Prince Hisahito, according to the agency. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Japanese Princess Kako Tests Positive for COVID-19
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