Tokyo reports its highest daily number of new coronavirus infections, days after the Olympics began.
Many in Japan have opposed the Tokyo Games due to the pandemic and low vaccination rates throughout the country. Despite wide-ranging rules and restrictions, athletes are still giving it their all.TOKYO -- Japan's capital, Tokyo, reported its highest number of new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, days after the Olympics began. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga urged people to avoid non-essential outings, but said there was no need to consider a suspension of the Games.
Experts have warned that the more contagious delta variant could cause a surge during the Olympics, which started Friday. Suga again urged that people avoid non-essential outings."Please watch the Olympic Games on TV at home, he said. Tamura blamed bars and restaurants that are still serving alcohol despite a ban under the state of emergency as a possible cause, instead of the Olympics.
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