The governor of Japan's Shimane prefecture believes the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games torch relay should be reconsidered amid ongoing concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hospitals across Japan are struggling to cope with the country’s worst surge in Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began. The Prime Minister has apologized for the government’s insufficient medical..
Athletes and officials will not be required to receive a Covid-19 vaccine in order to take part in the Tokyo Games, organizers announced on February 3. It comes as the IOC published its first version..
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