Yamaguchi Prefecture has announced that the Tokyo Olympic torch relay, which is scheduled for two days from the 13th of this month, will be relayed on public roads on the first day, saying that the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the prefecture. Announced that it will be canceled.
This was revealed at a press conference by Governor Muraoka of Yamaguchi Prefecture on the 10th.
The Tokyo Olympic torch relay in Yamaguchi Prefecture is scheduled to visit 13 cities in the prefecture on the 13th and 14th of this month.
Of these, regarding the relay on the first day over Iwakuni City and Hofu City, Governor Muraoka said, "In the area on the first day, there are a series of clusters and unknown routes. We decided to cancel the infection based on the infection situation." He said that he would stop relaying on public roads.
On the other hand, the prefecture plans to carry out the second day of visiting Shimonoseki City and Hagi City as planned so far.
Governor Muraoka said, "I'm really sorry that this happened just before the implementation. It's a decision that puts the highest priority on protecting lives and health, so please understand."