The Opening Ceremony for the Olympics kicks off in just a few weeks on July 23 — promising to be a Games unlike any other as coronavirus safety precautions paint the experience for athletes, coaches, volunteers and fans.
by: Kate Winkle AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Opening Ceremony for the Olympics kicks off in just a few weeks on July 23 — promising to be a Games unlike any other as coronavirus safety precautions paint the experience for athletes, coaches, volunteers and fans. Japan has administered 37 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine as of June 24, the World Health Organization reports. That’s almost 14% of the population, the Associated Press reports, and as of Monday, the country has seen 16 straight days of an increase in cases. On Saturday there were 716 new cases — the highest amount in five weeks. The International Olympic Committee and other leaders are expected to meet this week to announce new restrictions as the country prepares for tens of thousands of athletes, coaches and staff to arrive for the Olympics. Already, the Olympic Village experience is expected to be much less interactive — with screens separating people at meals and in the gym.
