This archive report was first published on 15 June 2021.
On the eve of the Tokyo Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has outlined its plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the Games. The organisers expect 70-80% of news media covering the Olympics to be vaccinated, as reported in a statement on Tuesday.
Every sports delegation arriving in Japan will have a COVID liaison officer coordinating with the organisers to implement measures to stop the spread of the virus. The Games are set to start on July 23.
According to the updated coronavirus guidelines for the Games, every sports delegation arriving in Japan will have a COVID liaison officer coordinating with the organisers on the implementation of the measures to stop the spread of the virus at the event.
