It's been announced that Momoiro Clover Z member Sasaki Ayaka has been diagnosed with right peripheral facial nerve paralysis. 

According to the announcement, Sasaki was diagnosed with right peripheral facial nerve paralysis on July 23 and was hospitalized on the same day. She is currently devoting herself to treatment. Consequently, Momoiro Clover Z's concerts on July 31 and August 1 at Metlife Dome in Saitama have been postponed. 

Sasaki commented, "I'm sorry that the concerts have been postponed. I'm so anxious and frustrated that I start crying when I think about it, but I will do my best so that I can appear in front to everyone healthily as soon as possible." Details on ticket refunds and make up shows will be announced at a later date.