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Prince Hisahito Diagnosed With Influenza, Recovering at Home

Officials say he has returned to a normal temperature, with classes paused for the week.

Overview

  • The Imperial Household Agency announced on Oct. 23 that Prince Hisahito, 19, was diagnosed with influenza.
  • Agency chief Nishimura Yasuhiko disclosed the details at a regular morning press conference.
  • He developed a fever on Oct. 20, left university early, and testing confirmed influenza on Oct. 21.
  • He is recuperating at the Akishinomiya residence in Tokyo and has returned to a normal temperature.
  • He will refrain from attending the University of Tsukuba for the rest of the week, and no changes have been reported in the health of his parents or Princess Kako.