Japan Olympic Committee chief tests positive for virus
Kozo Tashima may have contracted coronavirus in Europe and officials insist the summer Games will take place in July
17 March 2020 - 19:23
Tokyo — Japan Olympic Committee deputy chief Kozo Tashima said on Tuesday he had contracted the coronavirus, as doubts increase over whether Tokyo can safely host the Summer Games.
“Today, my test result showed positive for the new coronavirus,” Tashima said in a statement issued via the Japan Football Association, which he also heads. “I have a mild fever. Examinations showed a symptom of pneumonia, but I’m fine. I will concentrate on treatment following doctors’ advice.” ..
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