Announcement of Satomi Ishihara’s positive coronavirus test delayed by agency
By Tokyo Reporter Staff on February 4, 2021
TOKYO (TR) – Delayed announcements of stars testing positive for the novel coronavirus have not been the norm since the pandemic began last year. However, that was the case this week for actress Satomi Ishihara.
On Thursday, the agency said that Ishihara, 34, underwent a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test last month and tested positive.
“With no symptoms [of COVID-19], she has been recovering at home,” the agency said. “She is scheduled to return to work this weekend.”
The announcement came after weekly tabloid
Josei Seven (Feb. 18-25) reported on the positive test.