Prime Minister Suga will not hesitate to give top priority to the safety and security of the people if an emergency is declared during the Games regarding the treatment of spectators at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Was shown.
Regarding the risk assessment of the spread of the new coronavirus infection associated with the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, volunteers from experts such as Chairman Shigeru Omi of the government subcommittee said that it is desirable to hold an audience without spectators. We have put together a proposal that stricter standards should be adopted than the standards for holding large-scale events.
Regarding this, Prime Minister Suga told reporters in Tokyo, "I would like to take the proposals of Chairman Omi and everyone else firmly. If an emergency declaration is needed, the people will think about playing a non-spectator match flexibly. I want to make the tournament a top priority for everyone's safety and security. "
After that, the reporters asked if it was possible to leave the audience unattended when an emergency declaration was issued. "At the time of an emergency declaration, it is quite possible that such a thing is possible. Safety and security are the top priorities. I think it's only natural that there is no spectator for safety and security. "