This archive report was first published on 25 July 2021.
As the Tokyo 2020 Olympics approach, organisers are taking no chances in the fight to prevent COVID-19 spread at the games. July 17, 2021, marked a significant moment in the preparations, with a person testing positive for COVID-19 at the Athletes Village in Tokyo, Japan.
According to reports, testing is a regular process, with athletes and staff required to provide saliva samples upon arrival at the airport. This is just the beginning of the testing protocol, as there are also collection points for samples at various Games arenas and media centres.
As a result, athletes and staff must carry test tubes to collect their saliva samples and drop them off at the designated collection centres. This ensures that everyone is tested regularly, with no time to have a dry mouth.
With the Olympics just around the corner, Tokyo 2020 organisers are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
