Japan's former Empress Michiko recovers after mild COVID infection

Former Empress Michiko has recovered from a mild coronavirus infection after testing positive the previous week, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday.The 89-year-old was confirmed positive for COVID-19 on June 3 while experiencing symptoms including coughing and throat discomfort, but her condition has improved and results from a PCR test conducted in the morning came back negative.She will resume her daily activities while monitoring her condition, the agency said.Her husband, former Emperor Akihito, 90, has tested negative for the virus.He stepped down from the Chrysanthemum Throne i…READ FULL ARTICLE