Princess hospitalized in 1st COVID case for Japan imperial family

The Japanese imperial family confirmed its first case of coronavirus infection Tuesday, with a 38-year-old princess hospitalized.Princess Yoko, the younger daughter of the late Prince Tomohito of Mikasa, a cousin of former Emperor Akihito, complained of a sore throat Monday and tested positive for the virus on Tuesday, the Imperial Household Agency said. She was admitted to a hospital inside the Imperial Palace.Her sister, Princess Akiko, 40, will also be tested. The two met several days ago, the agency said.Princess Yoko has not attended any gathering involving food and drinks recently, an…READ FULL ARTICLE