Olympics Coronavirus Guidelines Prepared For Each Event, Says Official

Olympics coronavirus guidelines are being drawn up for each separate sports competition, a Tokyo 2020 senior official said at a briefing on Friday.

The Olympics organisers have released coronavirus prevention measures, which have been criticised by some critics as insufficient.

According to an updated version of guidelines, known as “playbooks”, that organisers claim will ensure a “safe and secure” Games, all participants will be required to record two negative tests before they leave for Japan.

Athletes and those with whom they come into close contact will also be tested daily during their stay in the host country.

The delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are scheduled to start on July 23, even as concerns mount that holding the sporting event amid a pandemic would lead to an outbreak of coronavirus cases.

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