Photo/Illutration Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike talks about the COVID-19 situation during a news conference in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward on June 18. (Takuya Isayama)

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on June 30 was discharged from a hospital after recuperating from fatigue and said she will follow her doctor’s advice to work remotely from home.

“I will continue to recuperate and try to improve my health condition for an early and full recovery and to return to my official duties,” Koike, 68, said in a statement following her release.

The governor on June 22 said she would take time off work because of extreme exhaustion. She stayed in the hospital for about one week.

Tokyo Vice Governor Mitsuchika Tarao took over the governor’s duties during her absence.

Koike’s statement also mentioned the Tokyo assembly election scheduled for July 4.

“I am sorry for causing concerns during an important period like the election campaign,” she said. “I would like to send a cheer to the assembly members, who continue to proceed with reforms and protect traditions, while the Tokyo government tackles a number of issues, such as taking measures against COVID-19.”

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