Jun 24 Japan’s emperor is ‘extremely worried’ the Tokyo Olympics could accelerate coronavirus spread By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The games will bring thousands of foreign athletes, officials, sponsors and journalists to Japan during a pandemic, despite caution raised by experts about the risk of infections. Continue reading
Jun 21 Tokyo Olympics to allow limited fans By Stephen Wade, Associated Press Organizers set a limit of 50 percent capacity — up to a maximum of 10,000 fans, all of whom must be Japanese residents — for each Olympic venue. Continue reading
May 28 Japan extends virus emergency with safe Olympics at stake By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan extended a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas for 20 more days on Friday, with infections still not slowing as it prepares to host the Olympics in just over 50 days. Continue reading