: Tokyo 2020 organisers defend Covid-19 measures, dismiss links between Olympics and Japan surge #IndiaNEWS Japan hit a record number of new virus cases on Thursday as Tokyo Olympics organisers defended

Tokyo 2020 organisers defend Covid-19 measures, dismiss links between Olympics and Japan surge #IndiaNEWS
Japan hit a record number of new virus cases on Thursday as Tokyo Olympics organisers defended their Covid-19 counter-measures and dismissed any link to the nationwide surge.Olympic organisers reported 24 new infections among Games participants, the highest yet, bringing the total number to 193, including athletes, media and Olympic employees and contractors. Meanwhile nationwide infections topped 10,000 for the first time, Japanese media said, with Tokyo reporting a record 3,865 cases.International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams said there was nothing to suggest a link between the Games and the rising figures in Japan.“As far as I’m aware there’s not a single case of an infection spreading to the Tokyo population from the athletes or Olympic movement,??? he told reporters.“We have the most tested community probably anywhere... in the world, on top of that you have some of the toughest lockdown restrictions in the athlete’s village,??? he added.Organisers also insisted the Games is not putting additional pressure on Japan’s medical system, as experts warn the rising number of cases could lead to a healthcare crisis. Only two people associated with the Games are in hospital, they said, and half of all those needing care are being looked after by their own medical teams.“Of 310,000 screeening tests, the...Read more

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