Tokyo Olympics / Para Organizing Committee "Events are individually determined" February 26 21:12
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With the spread of the new coronavirus continuing, Toshiro Muto of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee said that the government had indicated that the government would request cancellation or postponement of large-scale events in the next two weeks. The committee will decide on the event to be held while considering the necessity of holding it individually. "
Following the government's policy to request cancellation, postponement, or downsizing of large-scale sports and cultural events in the next two weeks, Secretary-General Muto of the Organizing Committee responded to an interview in Tokyo. Was.
Secretary-General Muto said, "We will judge the events to be held by the Organizing Committee while considering the necessity of holding them individually." When opening an event, besides thoroughly washing hands and installing disinfectants, He revealed that he had put together a coping policy, such as having participants refrain from participating if they had symptoms such as fever and cough.
The Olympic torch relay, which will start nationwide from next month 26, is expected to be crowded not only at relays but also at celebrations celebrating departures and arrivals. I would like to consider if it can be implemented in a way that prevents the spread of infection. "
He further emphasized that "Our basic policy is to respond to the premise that the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held safely and safely", and reiterated that we are not considering canceling or postponing the Games.