Since the weekend, the sumo world has been waiting to read the results of a test for COVID-19 from none other than fan favorite, Chiyomaru. Over the weekend, the Kokonoe sekitori developed a fever, that actually went as high as 40°C (104°F). He was initially tested for influenza, which returned negative. Following that test, he was given a PCR test for COVID-19, which Tachiai has learned was negative.
Had he tested positive, the basho would have ended day 10. But thanks to Chiyomaru, and the Great Sumo Cat of the Kokugikan, the basho continues!
Get well soon, Chiyomaru!
No one is as relieved as Chiyomaru and his family and stablemates, but still pretty relieved over here!
Not only did he test negative, he’s on the torikumi for tomorrow, facing Kotoshogiku.
Someone told him “no more curry unless you fight”. Condolences to Kotoshogiku.
hahaha…BTW, I love that picture of the blood draw
Not only doses chiyomaru test negative, he also comes back and. Spoilers
Hakuho loses so the basho just got way more interesting
Excellent!
So happy to hear that His Rotundity will continue to roll!
His ROUNDNESS!!!
Please do not be disrespectful with Him
That’s a concerningly high temperature, though. Tests notwithstanding, I hope he’s okay. Cellulitis, was it?
Seriously. I agree. I hope he gets well. I’ve been laid up the last few days and a 40C fever is no joke.