Head of organising committee for Tokyo Olympics not ruled out last-minute cancellation of the Games

There have been 10 more positive cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of people affected to 68

As reported by SkySports, There have been 10 more positive cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of people affected to 68; Toshiro Muto says he will keep an eye on infection numbers and hold discussions with organisers if necessary.

Asked at a news conference if the Games, which are due to open on Friday, might still be cancelled, Toshiro Muto said he would keep an eye on infection numbers and hold discussions with organisers if necessary.

“We can’t predict what will happen with the number of coronavirus cases. So we will continue discussions if there is a spike in cases,” said Muto.

“We have agreed that based on the coronavirus situation, we will convene five-party talks again. At this point, the coronavirus cases may rise or fall, so we will think about what we should do when the situation arises.”