The head of the Japanese government's coronavirus advisory panel, Omi Shigeru, has tested positive for the virus.
Omi says he had a PCR test on Monday after experiencing mild fatigue.
He has had five vaccine shots and has so far developed no other symptoms, like a fever or a cough.
Omi says he will recuperate at his home for seven days.
Omi says he had a PCR test on Monday after experiencing mild fatigue.
He has had five vaccine shots and has so far developed no other symptoms, like a fever or a cough.
Omi says he will recuperate at his home for seven days.
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Japanese Coronavirus Advisor Omi Shigeru tests positive for COVID-19, experiencing mild fatigue post-PCR test. Despite receiving five vaccine shots, no additional symptoms like fever or cough have appeared. He plans to recuperate at home for seven days.
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221212_34/
Date: Dec. 12, 2022
Created: 2022/12/13 07:21
Updated: 2025/12/09 10:28
Last Read: 2022/12/13 07:32