Yokoyama Yu from Kanjani 8 also down with influenza type A, Ookura Tadayoshi's case still unconfirmed

Kanjani 8 members Yokoyama Yu was confirmed to have contracted influenza type A on 6 Oct when he complained of a fever and went to the hospital for a checkup in the evening. As such, he had to cancel his discussion meeting for a new programme. Meanwhile, Ookura also complained of feeling feverish in the afternoon on the same day and had a fever of 38.2 degrees. However, he tested negative for the influenza type A test. Nonetheless, to play safe, Ookura will go for another round of the test on 7 Oct. The two of them were with fellow member Yasuda Shota on 4 Oct for a promotional campaign of Kanjani 8's DVD release in Nagoya.

Yasuda who had been earlier diagnosed with influenza A, was absent from the production conference of his drama "ROMES" on 6 Oct. Coupled with the fact that Ookura is also down with flu, the press conference went on with only Kuninaka Ryoko and Kusagari Masao present since the leads couldn't make an appearance. Yasuda is said to be returning to work on 9 Oct.