TOKYO (Aug 19): Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to his official residence to resume work Wednesday, making his first public appearance since an unexpected visit to a Tokyo hospital this week. Abe spoke briefly to reporters in the foyer of the residence in response to questions about his health. “I underwent tests to make sure I’m doing everything possible to maintain my physical condition,” Abe said, in remarks live streamed by broadcaster FNN. “Now I want to return to work and do my best.”He spent the day at Keio University Hospital on Monday for what local media said was a checkup. Concerns that his physical health may be worsening come as the virus spreads throughout the country, slamming the economy his government had previously touted as a success.

Source: The Edge Markets August 19, 2020 06:33 UTC