Source: CCTV News Client
According to Japan Broadcasting Association TV, on the 4th, there were more than 14,000 new confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in Japan, reaching 14,207, reaching a new high since the outbreak. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan, delta mutant strains currently account for about 90% of the cases in the capital area. As of August 3, the number of new cases in the past week was approximately twice that of last week, and the epidemic was spreading rapidly.
The current COVID-19 epidemic in Japan is still severe. In response to the epidemic, the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee and other parties have put forward strict epidemic prevention requirements for athletes, media personnel, etc., and have continuously strengthened epidemic prevention measures.
The Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee reported today (4th) that there was a collective infection in the Olympic Village for the first time. There are 12 members of the Greek synchronized swimming team, 5 of whom have been diagnosed with the new coronavirus , and the remaining 7 people have been transferred to an isolation facility for isolation as close contacts.
Due to epidemic prevention considerations, the number of athletes in Tokyo for this Tokyo Olympics is strictly controlled. Athletes can only come to Tokyo five days before the competition and must leave Tokyo two days after the competition. Even so, people related to the Olympics, including media reporters, must be tested for the new coronavirus every day if they want to interview athletes.
Although the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee has put forward strict epidemic prevention requirements for athletes, coaches and all Olympic-related personnel, some athletes and coaches have violated the regulations and gone out without permission, and have been severely fined with suspensions. I believe that in the coming time, athletes will also increase their awareness of epidemic prevention, make ensuring their own health their top priority, and successfully complete the competition.
The sun has been shining brightly in Tokyo for days and the temperature has continued to rise, which has brought challenges to athletes participating in track and field competitions at the Tokyo New National Arena. According to the Japan Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature in central Tokyo exceeded 35°C. There will be more competitions to be held outdoors, and athletes are reminded to pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling.
