19:35 on March 16 admitting torch relay runner wearing mask
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, runners of the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay are allowed to wear masks, but are required to decline if their body temperature is 37 degrees 5 minutes or more on the day. I learned from interviews with related parties in Fukushima Prefecture, where the relay will take place.
The torch relay has been canceled in Greece in one day, but the Tokyo Organizing Committee has stated that it will be held in Japan as scheduled, and will start 10 days later this month at "J Village" in Fukushima Prefecture. is.
In Fukushima Prefecture, 310 people are to be runners, but according to stakeholders, last week an email was sent from the Organizing Committee to the runners, and in addition to information on the day, etc., mentioning the new coronavirus measures is.
Specifically, it is necessary to (1) run without a mask in principle, but allow the wearing of a mask if desired, while (2) ask to decline the participation if the body temperature is measured on the day and the temperature is 37 degrees 5 minutes or more. In addition, it is stated that buses run by ▽ Runner may run with windows open for ventilation.
The organizing committee's basic policy is to determine how to implement it at least one week before the torch relay implementation date.