The names of those who have been infected with the novel coronavirus among the cast and staff of the stage production “THE★JINRO – Ikemen Jinro Idol wa Dareda” continues to grow.
Performed at the Theater Moliere in Shinjuku on June 30th, the play was produced and planned by movie critic Arimura Kon. The first infection was announced by Rise Communication that Takuya (23), was infected on July 6th. All of the co-stars and staff were subjected to a PCR test on July 8th and on the 9th Yamamoto Yu, actor Matsumura Yu (24), Sasha, HIRO and Korean actor HONEY (36) tested positive. Including one person who was an audience member.
UPDATE: Producer Arimura Kon has now tested postive for COVID-19.
It was originally reported that 14 people were infected, but media is now reporting that the number of infected can be up to 20.
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