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.