The head of the Tokyo organizing committee didn't rule out cancelling the event entirely if cases began to spike. Bring on the cheers Find live streams, must-watch video highlights, breaking news and more in one perfect Olympic Games package. WATCH | COVID-19 fears rise as Tokyo Olympics get closer:COVID-19 fears rise as Tokyo Olympics get closer The National 3:13 COVID-19 fears are rising as athletes and staff from around the world pour into Tokyo for the Olympic Games. A worker disinfects a table tennis court ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Monday. 0:44Games may avoid 'total disaster'On Tuesday, Toshiro Muto, the chief of the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee, didn't rule out cancelling the international event if COVID-19 cases kept rising.

Source: CBC News July 20, 2021 20:51 UTC