The government is preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics by deciding the number of spectators to be accommodated in the stadium by spring, while checking the infection situation in Japan and overseas.
The Tokyo Games will be postponed for one year due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the Olympic Games will start on July 23, the Paralympics will start on August 24, and the torch relay will start in March.
So far, the government has inspected before leaving the country and when entering the country as a response to the representative players of each country, as a general rule, requesting transportation by a dedicated car instead of public transportation, and in the Olympic Village We have decided to carry out inspections every 4 to 5 days.
The government has decided to proceed with preparations while checking the infection situation at home and abroad, and will decide the number of spectators to be accommodated in the stadium by spring.
In addition, as a general rule, spectators from overseas are adjusting to exempt from waiting for 14 days, and we are considering a mechanism to grasp the behavior and health condition after entering Japan.
In addition, we will discuss how to operate when an athlete's infection is confirmed and how to prevent infection of spectators in outdoor sports such as marathons in consultation with related organizations.
Regarding the Tokyo tournament, 27% said that it should be held, 32% said that it should be canceled, and 31% said that it should be postponed further, according to the NHK poll last month. Getting it is likely to be an issue.