Tokyo, Aug 1: Eight people related to the Olympic Games have had their accreditation revoked for violating safety regulations, the CEO of the organizing committee, Toshiro Muto, said.
On Saturday, 21 new coronavirus cases were registered at the Tokyo Olympics. There are no athletes among those who tested positive.
Muto informed reporters that the burden on the healthcare system is “minimal” and as one week remains until the end of the Olympics, the organizers will do everything to ensure a safe Paralympics and prevent a possible outbreak during the games.
According to Muto, ten warnings have already been issued to violators of safety regulations at the Tokyo Olympics and eight people have had their accreditation revoked. (UNI)
