In the border measures for the new coronavirus at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato told athletes entering from countries where the infection of the mutant virus confirmed in India is spreading, seven days before leaving Japan. , Revealed that they are adjusting in the direction of requiring daily inspections.
Regarding the new corona measures for the Tokyo Games, the government and the Organizing Committee will inspect all athletes and coaches participating from overseas twice within four days before leaving Japan, and in principle every day after entering Japan. I am asking you to do.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the afternoon that athletes entering from countries and regions where the mutant virus "Delta strain" confirmed in India was spreading in order to strengthen border measures, before leaving Japan 7 It has been revealed that it is making final coordination with the IOC = International Olympic Committee and the Games Organizing Committee, etc., in the direction of requiring daily inspections for days and days.
It also requires that you do not come into contact with anyone other than the team for 7 days before leaving Japan and 3 days after entering Japan.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "We will take necessary measures from the viewpoint of border measures, but we will work closely with the people concerned to participate in the tournament so that there will be no unfairness in adjusting the athlete's condition such as securing meals and practice venues. We will steadily proceed with preparations for the event. "