Surging of COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, Japan has hit a two-month high that nearly ensures the government of Japan declares another state of emergency to begin one week from now and continue for the duration of the Tokyo Olympics. The pandemic-postponed Olympics open in a little more than about fourteen days on July 23. IOC President Thomas Bach has arrived in Tokyo today to discuss about the matter.
According to the sources, Bach has been greeted by the rising cases as he self-isolates for three days in the International Olympic Committee’s five-star hotel in the capital. Another state of emergency could prompt a ban even on local fans.
That decision on fans is expected on Friday when the local coordinators meet with the IOC and others. The current quasi-state of emergency closes on Sunday. On Wednesday, Tokyo announced 920 new cases up from 714 last Wednesday (June 30). It is the most noteworthy total since 1,010 were recorded on May 13.