Guidelines for preventing infection with the new coronavirus have been published for athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and it is clearly stated that athletes will undergo a PCR test at the Olympic Village at least once every four days during the Games. it was done.
The guideline that the IOC = International Olympic Committee and the Games Organizing Committee have summarized the infection prevention measures at the Tokyo Games is called the "Playbook", and it is a safe event for each person concerned such as international sports organizations, athletes, and the media. The necessary infection control measures and rules are summarized.
Of these, the "Playbook" for athletes was released on the 9th, which clearly stated that athletes would undergo a PCR test at the Olympic Village at least once every four days during the tournament.
Players who stay in accommodations other than the Olympic Village, such as professional basketball players, will also go to the Olympic Village for inspection.
Furthermore, in Japan, as a general rule, the use of public transportation is not permitted at the place of stay, including the pre-camping place, and other than activities such as moving in a dedicated vehicle and practicing for the game, the Olympic Village and It was included that leaving the accommodation was prohibited.
I also reiterated that although we recommend vaccination of athletes, it is not a condition for participation.
On top of that, if there is a serious violation of the rules of conduct during the stay, the ID card called "accreditation card" may be canceled and effectively expelled from the tournament.
The "Playbook" is supposed to be updated when the anti-virus content is changed, and the Organizing Committee and others want to release an updated version by April.