China News Service, January 23. According to Kyodo News, World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Director of Emergency Project Michael Ryan said at a press conference on the 22nd that whether to host the Tokyo Olympics "must be based on scientific evidence and the risks at the time. Judging”, calling for curbing the spread of the new crown epidemic is “the best way to host the Olympics”.

On the same day, IOC President Bach once again expressed his firm determination to host the Tokyo Olympics.

On December 1, 2020, local time, Tokyo, Japan, the Olympic ring symbol being transported by boat.

　　According to reports, Ryan said: "It is difficult to consider the Olympics under the condition that Tokyo has been issued an emergency declaration. I understand people's concerns." He also expects to say that "The Japanese government will probably negotiate with its nationals and get a conclusion at the right time. Appropriate conclusion".

　　Due to the spread of the mutated new crown virus, the epidemic situation in many countries has worsened. Ryan said, "I know that everyone has some concerns (about hosting the Olympics)."

　　However, Ryan stated that “WHO will not decide whether the Olympics should be held, nor will it mediate (towards a conclusion)”, re-emphasizing that WHO is not a decision-making party, but only from a public health point of view to the International Olympic Committee ( IOC) and the Japanese government provide advice.

　　On the same day, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Bach once again expressed his firm determination to host the Tokyo Olympics.

Yasuhiro Yamashita, chairman of the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) who attended the meeting, revealed that the NOC did not raise concerns about the organization.

　　According to Yamashita, the British "Times" reported that "the Japanese government privately concluded that it had to be cancelled". Bach denied that it was "fake news" and highly affirmed Japan's preparations.

Bach also said that in the near future, the NOC will conduct a questionnaire survey for the Tokyo Olympics.

Bach also revealed that in early February, it will issue a set of rules explaining the specific countermeasures for the new crown epidemic and their respective responsibilities for Olympic stakeholders.

　　According to reports, as of the 23rd, the cumulative death toll from the new crown in Japan has reached 5,000.

According to previous reports, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga also stated on the 21st that he would do his best to overcome the epidemic and host the Olympics.