Preparing for the Olympic Games Hosting efforts to reduce infection by strengthening cooperation with each country March 14 7:23
With the spread of the new coronavirus worldwide and concerns about the impact of holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the government has decided to continue preparations in cooperation with the Organizing Committee and other organizations. We plan to strengthen cooperation with each country and make every effort to control infection.
With the spread of the new coronavirus and the WHO indicating that the World Health Organization is pandemic, a pandemic is a pandemic, US President Trump said of the Tokyo Olympics this summer, "I can't imagine a spectator. It may be better to postpone for one year. "
Prime Minister Abe talked with President Trump over the phone on Tuesday to share his thoughts on working to hold the Games, while President Trump `` acclaims Japan for its transparent efforts. '' And agreed to work closely together.
At the meeting, President Trump did not mention the postponement of the event.
Based on the talks, the government will continue to work with the Organizing Committee and Tokyo to prepare for the Games.
Under such circumstances, President Bach of the IOC = International Olympic Committee stated that while aiming to hold the event as scheduled, if the WHO requested that the event be canceled, the event would have to be abandoned.
Government officials have stated that, even in the event of a major holiday in May, it will be difficult if the situation is current in Japan and abroad, and the government will work with the United States and other countries to hold the event on schedule. We plan to strengthen cooperation and put all our efforts into controlling infection.