The latest version of a guidebook called "Playbook" has been released, which summarizes the rules necessary to prevent infection of the new corona for athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
In this, it was stipulated that the inspections that athletes receive every day should be carried out so as not to affect the competition as much as possible, and that if the rules are violated, new fines will be imposed.
The "Playbook" for athletes, which the IOC = International Olympic Committee and the Games Organizing Committee revealed at a press conference on the night of the 15th, is a guidebook that summarizes the rules necessary to prevent infection of the new corona. It was first published in March, and after an updated version in April, the latest version, the third edition, was published.
In the latest version, the procedures and response methods are clearer than in April, and the inspections that athletes receive every day will be carried out so as not to affect the competition as much as possible.
Specifically, since it takes 12 hours for the results of the antigen test using saliva to be obtained, the sample is submitted for athletes who have a match in the morning at 9 am the day before, and for athletes who have a match from the afternoon at 6 pm the day before. And then.
If the test is positive, it will undergo a PCR test, and if the result is negative, it will be possible to participate in the competition, so even if you wait until the PCR test result is obtained, you will be in time for the competition.
In addition, immigration measures may change due to the strengthening of the government's border measures against mutant viruses, and if the rules are violated, new fines will be imposed in addition to deportation and deportation measures. Was also specified.
The rules of this "Playbook" will be applied from the 1st of next month, and the contents may be revised in the future.
Inspection
The Playbook details the frequency and methods of testing the new Corona.
Of these, athletes and coaches must be inspected twice within 96 hours before leaving Japan, one of which must be done within 72 hours.
At this time, it is required to use either saliva or the back of the nose and perform the test by the method approved by the Japanese government such as PCR test and antigen test.
When you enter Japan, you will be inspected at the airport, and if the result is positive, you will be taken to the fever outpatient department of the Olympic Village for re-examination.
As a general rule, you should be tested daily, even if you are negative at the airport.
The test is an antigen test using saliva, and athletes submit samples at either 9 am or 6 pm.
If the first test is positive or unclear, a PCR test is done with the same saliva sample.
It will take about 12 hours to get the results so far.
And if the second test is positive or unclear, it means that a PCR test will be performed on the sample in the back of the nose at the fever outpatient department in the Olympic Village.
If the result of the test is negative, it means that you can participate in the competition, and the Organizing Committee has taken care not to affect the competition as much as possible.
On the other hand, saliva, which is a sample of the test, is expected to be collected in each player's room under the supervision of the person in charge of measures against the new corona of each team, so how to prevent fraud is an issue. ..
Regarding this, the Games Organizing Committee and the IOC said, "It is important to carry out inspections while closely supervising them, but I would also like to consider conducting unannounced inspections."
The rules of conduct are
The "Playbook" defines the rules of action in Japan.
Athletes and coaches are required to prepare an activity plan for 14 days after entering Japan and submit it to the Games Organizing Committee before leaving for Japan.
In addition to ▼ name and passport information, ▼ accommodation and ▼ places to act during the period must be entered in the activity plan.
In addition, it is also required to install the ▼ health observation application and ▼ contact confirmation application "COCOA", and to enable the ▼ smartphone location information storage function.
After entering Japan, athletes and coaches must work as described in the plan, and if they work during the first three days, their actions will be managed by accompanying a supervisor or by GPS.
The range of activities is also limited to accommodations and practice venues, and it is not allowed to go to sightseeing spots.
In principle, public transportation is not permitted as a means of transportation, and if it is not possible to use a car or bus exclusively for the people concerned, a hire dedicated to the tournament will be used.
When arranging accommodations by yourself outside the Olympic Village, in principle, private lodging is not allowed, and if the Organizing Committee determines that it does not meet the requirements for infection control, it will ask you to change the accommodation. ..
Regarding meals, ▼ people staying in the Olympic Village are supposed to eat at the Olympic Village or the competition venue, and ▼ other people are required to use the restaurant or room service at the competition venue or accommodation. ..
Sanctions
The Playbook states that sanctions may be imposed for violations of the rules, such as refusing inspections or failing to follow the rules of conduct.
In the third edition, which is the latest version of the "Playbook", the contents of the violation include: ▼ Do not wear a mask, ▼ Go out to a place other than the place delivered in the activity plan, and ▼ Do not intentionally undergo an inspection. Is illustrated.
If there is information on the violation, it will be investigated, and if the violation is confirmed, the Organizing Committee, IOC, etc. will discuss and cancel or disqualify the ID card required to participate in the tournament called "accreditation card". Fines may be imposed.
It also means that the Japanese government may require another 14-day waiting period or deportation.