Japan PM Suga Has Health Check as Aides Deny Problem, Jiji Says

(Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was examined at a Tokyo hospital Saturday, as aides denied he had a problem with his health, Jiji News said.

The premier, who has been beset by criticism over his handling of the pandemic, spent about 30 minutes at the hospital for a follow-up check following his annual medical in April, Jiji said. 

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