Guwahati: Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday.
Kishida got a cough and a mild temperature on Saturday night and hence took a PCR test on Sunday morning which came out to be positive.
According to a statement by the cabinet office, he is currently taking a nap in the prime minister’s official residence
Reportedly, the Japanese prime minister just returned from a week-long vacation and was due to restart work on Monday.
The Nikkei business daily stated, citing an unnamed source, that Kishida can carry out his duties but will postpone a weekend trip to Tunisia.
Covid-19 incidences have been increasing across the nation with 24,780 instances recorded in Tokyo alone on Sunday.