The Tokyo Summer Olympics begin formally on Friday, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.
What Covid measures will be in place for visiting athletes?UK athletes are required to stay within their Team GB bubble for at least the first three days in the country. They will be tested every day.
Athletes don't have to be vaccinated, though International Olympic Committee officials expect around 80% will be.More than 70 people associated with the Games have so far tested positive for the virus, includingMinisters decided toThe state of emergency was in response to a spike in Covid cases. It will stay in place until 22 August., but up to 10,000 Japanese spectators were due to go.
A decision about whether Japanese spectators will be able to attend the Paralympics has not yet been made. Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said she was "sorry to those who purchased tickets and everyone in local areas".The contract between the IOC and the host city Tokyo suggests only the IOC can cancel the event.
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