Before the Tokyo Olympic Games start on the 21st, the officers of the Japanese team held a meeting, and Dr. Dohi Michiko, who is in charge of infection control, said, "It is important not only for countermeasures but also for each person's awareness." He emphasized that he will work on athletes to take thorough infection control measures.
Before the opening ceremony on the 23rd of this month, the Tokyo Olympics will start some competitions such as softball and soccer from the 21st.
Prior to this, the Japanese team held a press conference at the main press center in Koto-ku, Tokyo on the 20th, and Tsuyoshi Fukui said, "It is hard to say that the domestic infection situation is converging, but it opens in such a situation. It was because of the efforts of many people that the team will not only exert their full potential in the competition, but will also act with the awareness of the representatives and without forgetting their gratitude. " I talked about my thoughts on the opening of the tournament.
Subsequently, Dr. Dohi, who is in charge of infection control of the new coronavirus, was found to be infected with three people including players in South Africa, a Japanese opponent of soccer boys, and 18 people were recognized as close contacts. Said recognition about.
Dr. Dohi said, "As far as I can tell from the Organizing Committee, I have taken proper measures. I am not completely worried, but I feel that if I take proper measures, the match will be held. I'm working with a soccer team doctor, but I'm aware that no player feels it's a big problem, "he said.
Regarding infection control measures in the Olympic Village, "Disinfection of hands and masks and installation of acrylic plates are done, but it is the athletes and officers who do it. It is not" it's okay because it is placed ", but it is done. He is noisy about the importance of the side's awareness to the athletes. It is our responsibility to bring them closer to each other. " Did.