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Japan test tour by 4 Thais cancelled after Covid infection

Masazumi Kato sits in an outdoor pool at a Japanese hot spring or onsen in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, on May 29, 2020. An onsen was part of the guided itinerary for four Thais on a test tour, which was cancelled after one of the Thais was diagnosed with Covid-19 on Monday. (AFP file photo)

A test tour for inbound travellers in Japan has been cancelled after one of four Thais taking part tested positive for the coronavirus, Japan's tourism agency has said.

The traveller was in the southwestern prefecture of Oita when his or her infection was confirmed Monday. The three other participants were deemed close contacts but have all tested negative. They are currently isolating at a hotel, the agency said. The route of infection is unknown.

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