Tokyo Olympics organisers on Saturday reported the first case of Covid-19 at the athletes' village, along with 14 other new cases connected to the Games that begin next week, raising fresh doubts over promises of a "safe and secure" event. The Tokyo organisers confirmed that a visitor from abroad working for the Olympics had tested positive in a routine check on Friday. "We are also confident once the Japanese people will see the Japanese athletes successfully performing in the Olympic Games then the attitude may become less emotional." DAMAGE CONTROLOriginally intended to showcase Japan's recovery from its 2011 earthquake and nuclear disaster, the Tokyo Olympics has become an exercise in damage limitation. Authorities are still looking for him, according to Games organisers.

Source: The Star July 17, 2021 10:44 UTC