Update (22 May, 9:53am): Daigo is now released from the hospital following this. He’s doing fine right now thanks to the nurses and doctors who took care of the World Warrior.

I was released from the hospital.

— Daigo Umehara (@daigothebeast) May 22, 2021

After nearly two weeks of treatment, today I was released from the hospital. Extremely grateful to the nurses and doctors for their devoted care. Many thanks to my fans and colleagues for the warm support. It will take time to get back to normal, but I’m so glad I’m recovering.

— Daigo Umehara (@daigothebeast) May 22, 2021

Original story (8 May, 2021)

Daigo Umehara, a renowned Street Fighter player and esports competitor known for being one of the very few apex predators in the business, has tested positive for COVID-19.

According to a public statement on his Twitter account, he experienced fatigue and high fever on the 5th of May. Like any responsible human being in a worldwide pandemic, he went to the doctor to get tested. He was declared COVID-19 positive on 6th May.

He will be self-quarantining himself and will be resting at home while awaiting word from respective health officials on what to do next. He also apologizes for causing concern to his colleagues and supporters.

On 5/5, I experienced fatigue and a high fever, so I went to the doctor to get tested. On 5/6, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have been self-quarantining since the symptoms started, and am now resting at home while awaiting word from the health admin office for next steps.

— Daigo Umehara (@daigothebeast) May 8, 2021

Because of his status at being the best and also being humble in imparting his World Warrior knowledge to people, he has been receiving online “get well soon” messages and replies from the fighting game community.

Wishing you a healthy recovery old friend ? pic.twitter.com/3DtD9PwsaB

— Alex Valle ??????+? (@TheAlexValle) May 8, 2021

Please be safe, and get better! ?

— Matt McMuscles (@MattMcMuscles) May 8, 2021

Oh no! I hope you are doing well, Mr. Umehara! Please take care of yourself and take whatever time you need to recover! Best of wishes for you!

— James Chen (@jchensor) May 8, 2021

Feel better please get some rest

— Justin Wong (@JWonggg) May 8, 2021

Hope you get well soon!

— Gerald Lee (@CoreAGaming) May 8, 2021

Kakuchopurei wishes a speedy recovery for the World Warrior.