Regarding the Tokyo Olympics, which has been three months before the opening, Governor Koike of Tokyo was asked by reporters if there was an option to postpone the holding based on the infection situation, but he said, "We will hold a safe and secure tournament. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's policy has not changed, "he said, emphasizing the idea of continuing to hold the Games while thoroughly implementing infection control measures.
It has been three months since the opening of the Tokyo tournament on the 23rd, and the spread of the infection has continued in Tokyo, including the rapid increase in mutant viruses, and it has been decided that a third state of emergency will be declared on the night of the 23rd.
At an extraordinary press conference, Governor Koike of Tokyo was asked by reporters if he had the option of forgoing the Tokyo tournament. Tokyo's policy on what to do has not changed. "
On top of that, "On the other hand, the number of infections is increasing due to the influence of mutant strains. It is necessary to control the flow of people and control the infection not only from the viewpoint of safe and secure competitions but also from the viewpoint of protecting the lives and health of the citizens of Tokyo. I think that's the case, "he said, emphasizing the idea of holding the tournament while continuing to thoroughly implement infection control measures.