On January 15th, Yoshimoto Creative Agency announced that Hamada Masatoshi from comedian duo Downtown has been diagnosed with influenza A after undergoing a medical examination at the hospital in Tokyo.

According to the agency, Hamada started having a high fever since the early morning of the 15th, and the doctor gave a diagnosis that he needs to receive medical treatment at home for 5 days.

Reportedly, Downtown's appearances will be handled by Matsumoto Hitoshi alone for the time being.

Source & Image: Daily Sports Online