Japanese PM tests positive for COVID-19

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's official residence, Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 10, 2022. [Photo/Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua]

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tested positive Sunday for COVID-19, the government announced.

According to the Cabinet Secretariat, Kishida developed symptoms such as a slight fever and cough on Saturday evening. The result of a PCR test underwent on Sunday confirmed that Kishida was infected with the novel coronavirus.

Kishida was due to restart work on Monday after taking a week-long summer vacation with his family.

Kishida, now recuperating at his official residence, is able to continue his duties but will cancel a planned trip to Tunisia next weekend, the country's public broadcaster NHK reported.

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