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Tokyo Olympics: Japan Declares State of Emergency in Tokyo with Only 2 Weeks Left for the Games

by Saivee Phatak
July 8, 2021
in Tokyo 2020
Tokyo Olympics

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In a major setback to the Tokyo Olympics preparation, the Japanese government has declared a state of emergency in the capital city Tokyo, to curb the spread of the Covid-19 Pandemic. With just 16 days to go, the Olympics will most likely be held without any spectators in the stadium.

The Tokyo Olympics are all set to start from 23rd July, and will end on 8th August. The state of emergency has been declared from 7th August till 22nd August, a period which covers the entire duration of the Olympics. The decision comes a day after Prime Minister Suga vowed to find better measures to control the virus.

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: Authorities helping to avoid the spread of covid
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Authorities helping to avoid the spread of covid

Japan recorded 920 cases on 7th July, a record number since mid-May, owing to the fourth wave of infection that is striking the country. This will most likely have an impact on spectator viewing at the Tokyo Olympics.

Overseas spectators had been banned months ago, and now officials might have to do the same for locals. The Japanese and Olympic officials are considering putting a complete ban on all spectators, which might include the $1.4 billion opening ceremony.

“The infections are in their expansion phase and everyone in this country must firmly understand the seriousness of it,” Dr. Shigeru Omi, a top government medical adviser, told reporters. “The period from July to September is the most critical time for Japan’s COVID-19 measures,” Omi said as quoted in IndianExpress.

The government officials will meet IOC President Thomas Bach on Friday, where further decisions regarding the Olympics will be taken.

Also read: Tokyo Olympics: Torch Relay cancelled due to Threat of Covid-19

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Saivee Phatak

Saivee Phatak

Saivee is an avid follower of F1, golf, athletics and pretty much any other sport she can watch. Being a sportsperson herself, her passion for sports is deep rooted. A student currently residing in Pune, she hopes to learn something new about sports everyday!

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