Ohta Production announced on July 15th that actress and singer Ikuta Erika has been infected with COVID-19. 

They reported, "We are informing you that we have received news of Ikuta Erika's positive PCR test for COVID-19." She is currently recuperating at home under guidance of the health center. 

"We have caused a great deal of inconvenience and concern at this time to everyone who always supports her as well as to persons involved, but we kindly ask for your understanding," they stated.