On the 27th in Tokyo, overseas media reported that the number of people newly infected with the new coronavirus was the highest ever, in connection with the Olympic Games being held.
Of these, the Associated Press reported in a flash report that it "recorded the highest number of infected people in Tokyo ever during the Olympic Games."
"Japan still has fewer infections and deaths than many other countries," he said. "Experts say that the spread of the delta strain of the mutant virus could spread the infection during the Olympics. I warned you. "
Reuters also headlined "the highest number of infections ever in Tokyo, the host city of the Olympics," and said, "Many Japanese fear that the influx of athletes and officials could be a further factor in the spread of the infection. , I have a feeling of trouble in the Olympics. "
In addition, South Korean news agency Yonhap News Agency said, "It has been pointed out that the atmosphere of society loosened by the hosting of the Olympics weakens the sense of caution about the new corona. If the number of infected people continues to increase explosively, the Olympics will be canceled halfway. Opponents calling for it could be louder. "