Officials are set to report 3,000 COVID daily cases, the highest-ever recorded in the Japanese capital—the record has now been broken on consecutive days.
"The flow of people is decreasing. There's no worry," Suga told reporters following a meeting with cabinet officials on the day, according to Japan's Jiji Press. The prime minister urged the public to remain at home where possible.
According to Kyodo, infection figures linked directly to the Olympics are relatively low, suggesting there was currently no risk of the virus overwhelming staff and athletes during the competition.
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