Japan’s Prime Minister Test Positive for COVID-19.

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has tested positive for COVID-19.

Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs at the Prime Minister’s office, Noriyuki Shikata, revealed that Kishida is isolating after developing a mild fever and cough.

The Prime Minister was scheduled to return to work on Monday after spending the last week on vacation.

Written by: Helen Obih

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