The Tokyo Olympics take place from 24 July-9 AugustOlympic organisers are "seriously concerned" about the spread of coronavirus and the impact it could have on the Tokyo Games this summer. Tokyo Organising Committee chief executive Toshiro Muto hopes it will be "eradicated as quickly as possible". "We are extremely worried in the sense that the spread of the infectious virus could pour cold water on momentum for the Games," said Muto. An IOC spokesperson said: "Countermeasures against infectious diseases constitute an important part of Tokyo 2020's plans to host a safe and secure Games. "Preparations for Tokyo 2020 continue as planned and we look forward to returning for the next Project Review in February."

Source: BBC February 05, 2020 07:52 UTC