Princess Hisako tests positive for novel coronavirus
2:00 JST, November 18, 2022
Princess Hisako, the widow of the Emperor’s cousin Prince Takamado, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Imperial Household Agency said Wednesday.
The 69-year-old princess is the fifth person from the Imperial family to test positive for the virus.
According to the agency, the princess had a temperature of more than 38 C on Tuesday evening. She took a PCR test on Wednesday and received the positive result. The princess’ symptoms are not serious. Her temperature has since dropped to below 37 C, leaving her only with discomfort in the throat. Since she had mild symptoms similar to those of a common cold from Saturday, her recuperation period is expected to last until next Saturday.
Apparently, there will be no change to her schedule thereafter, including a ceremony for the 20th anniversary of Prince Takamado’s death next Monday and her trip to Qatar from Nov. 26.
"Society" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi, Chicken at Kanagawa Shopping Mall; Suspect Caught Mid-Meal
-
JAL Airplane Experiences Radio Malfunction During Flight, Lands Safely By Relying on Light Signals
-
Cherry tree falls on man on Sanneizaka steps leading to famous Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
-
Earthquake in Western Japan a Reminder to Be Ready for the Big One; 14% of People Have Made No Preparations, Survey Says
-
Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba Prefectures, No Risk of Tsunami
JN ACCESS RANKING
- Weakening Yen Adds Complexity to BOJ’s Rate Hike Decisions; Rising Commodity Prices may Impact ‘Virtuous Cycle’ Efforts
- 70% of Japan Companies to Raise Pay Scales in FY 2024
- Core Consumer Prices Rise 2.8% in Fiscal 2023
- China Mutes Memorialization of Reformer Hu Yaobang; Memories Could Spark Critique of Xi Administration
- U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi, Chicken at Kanagawa Shopping Mall; Suspect Caught Mid-Meal