Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee president, has said a “safe and secure” Tokyo Olympics will be a show of global solidarity during the pandemic – on the same day as infections in the host city reached their highest level for almost six months. The discovery of a coronavirus cluster at a hotel where dozens of Brazilian team members are staying has increased concerns about infections spreading over the summer. Also the Russian women’s rugby sevens team are isolating for two days in Japan after the team’s masseur tested positive. Bach will visit Fukushima – the scene of a triple nuclear meltdown – next week when the region hosts softball matches before the opening ceremony on 23 July. Suga asked Bach to ensure that visitors observe virus prevention rules designed to keep the Japanese public safe during the Games.

Source: The Guardian July 14, 2021 10:59 UTC