TWICE's Sana gets diagnosed with COVID-19

TWICE member Sana has been diagnosed with COVID-19 after testing positive right before flying back to Korea.

The girl group was in Japan for their Tokyo Dome concert and was going back to Korea. The members all underwent PCR testing for their departure and Sana tested positive while the remaining eight members Momo, Nayeon, Tzuyu, Dahyun, Jeongyeon, Mina, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung were all negative.

Sana had to remain in Japan to self-isolate while her bandmates flew back to Korea.

On April 26, TWICE's music label JYP Entertainment released a statement about Sana's health status.

"This is JYP Entertainment.

"We are sorry to inform you that TWICE member Sana has tested positive for COVID-19 today (April 26th) after PCR testing for departure.

"Sana arrived in Japan on April 16th (Saturday) and was released from quarantine on April 20th (Wednesday), testing negative for two PCR testings.

"While staying in Japan, all members proceeded with antigen testing every day and all tested negative during three days of the concert.

"Sana has received her third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and is currently quarantined and recuperating, following the disease control guidelines. The other 8 members have tested negative and departed Japan.

"We sincerely apologize for causing concern to our fans and related people. JYP Entertainment will position the artist's health as the utmost priority and provide everything possible to support the artist's swift recovery.

"Thank you."

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