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Two staff members for the group were deemed close contacts
Nao Fukushi tested positive for the novel coronavirus on December 25
Karin Kojima said, ‘I heard that many of victims are of the same generation as my grandparents’
Idol began suffering from various symptoms of COVID-19, including a headache and a sore throat, on November 28
Nishino began suffering from a fever and feeling ill on October 10
Johnny & Associates said, ‘We sincerely apologize for any concern and inconvenience caused to fans and regular supporters’
All members of the group and staff members are now undergoing PCR tests
Both members are asymptomatic
The idol is now recovering under the guidance of a medical institution at home