Shueisha editor suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus, latest issue of "Weekly Shonen Jump" postponed

Shueisha, a Japanese company that has produced countless classic boys' comics, announced today on April 8 that one of its employees was highly suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus, resulting in the postponement of the release of its latest issue, Weekly Shonen Jump, No. 21.

Japan's Shueisha is a beacon for all anime fans. The countless classic comics it has produced have influence all over the world. Shueisha announced today on April 8 that an employee in his 40s has developed symptoms highly similar to the new coronavirus and is currently in emergency isolation and undergoing testing. The 21st issue of "Weekly Shonen Jump" originally scheduled for release on April 20 will also be postponed to the 27th and will become a combined 21-22 issue.

Fans are currently worried about what kind of blow this largest and best manga company in Japan will face if the employee is diagnosed with the virus and secretly infects other editors.