Japanese PM tests positive for COVID-19

TOKYO, Aug. 21 (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.