AKB48 member Takita Kayoko has tested positive for COVID-19

It was announced on the AKB48 blog that AKB48 member Takita Kayoko (23) has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

On July 9th, she had a fever of 37.2 degrees (98.9 degrees F), she voluntarily refrained from going out and having contact with others.

By July 11th, she lost her sense of taste and smell and received a PCR test on July 18th and she tested positive for COVID-19.

She is currently undergoing medical treatment at home.

She had no contact with any other members and staff but she did see AKB48 member Tatsuya Makiho (18) back on July 2nd.  Presently, Tatsuya has shown no signs of coronavirus and has been staying at home.  She will take a PCR test if necessary.