TOKYO — Outside the Tokyo Olympics bubble, the coronavirus situation in Japan has never been worse. Both the city and the country reported record numbers of new infections on Thursday as the Delta variant outpaced vaccinations, straining the health care system. Inside the bubble, a handful of new cases continue to emerge every day. All along, Olympic organizers have said that these two worlds can be sealed off from each other, with neither posing a significant risk to the other. But as the Games approach their midway point, the promises of a “safe and secure” Games are being put to the test.

Source: International New York Times July 29, 2021 14:38 UTC