Coronavirus
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By holding the Tokyo Olympics, Japan’s government is gambling with people’s lives | Kosuke Takahashi
As Covid cases rise, vaccination lags and costs soar, most Japanese people are extremely cynical about the Gam…
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Coronavirus live: more than half of all European adults fully vaccinated; more Olympic athletes test positive in Tokyo
More than 200 million Europeans fully vaccinated but programme still behind summer target; more Olympic athlet…
- Japan, Athletics, Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee, Coronavirus, World news, Asia Pacific, Shinzō Abe, Sport politics, Sport
Filled with doubt, division and Covid, Tokyo braces for Olympics
After a year’s delay, the Games begin this week. But it is an event that few in a fearful host nation now want…
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Tokyo Games a ‘beacon of hope’, says Olympic president on Hiroshima visit
Thomas Bach visits Hiroshima memorial to mark start of Olympic truce, but protesters say ‘go home!’Thomas Bach…
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Olympics chief mixes up Japanese and Chinese at Tokyo Games presser
Gaffe by International Olympic Committee president triggers backlash on social mediaCoronavirus – latest updat…
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Tell us: have you been affected by the spectator ban at the Tokyo Olympics?
We would like to hear from Olympics and Paralympics spectators from Japan who might be affected by the ban to …
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South Korea records highest Covid case numbers as wave of infections sweeps Asia Pacific
Delta variant is responsible for a growing wave of new cases in the region, which had previously managed the p…
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Spectators banned from Olympics as Tokyo Covid emergency declared
Japanese prime minister says Tokyo’s fourth state of emergency will begin on MondaySee all our coronavirus cov…
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Annastacia Palaszczuk determined to spruik Queensland’s Olympics bid in Tokyo, despite petition to prevent trip
Almost 30,000 sign petition calling for Queensland premier not to go to Tokyo Olympics after pushing to cut qu…
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Japan may be forced into U-turn over Olympics crowds
Plans to allow 10,000 locals into events at risk with Tokyo’s Covid restrictions unlikely to be liftedCoronavi…
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Japan’s emperor voices concern about Covid spread during Olympics
Naruhito said to be ‘extremely worried’ and shares widespread public unease over the GamesCoronavirus – latest…
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Tokyo Olympics organisers ban alcohol sales after public outcry
Games officials faced accusations the event was getting preferential treatment while other Tokyo businesses st…
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Tokyo 2020 will allow up to 10,000 domestic fans into Olympic venues
Olympic organisers cap fans at 50% of venue capacitySpectators could still be cut if infection situation worse…
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Team GB steps up Covid jab programme amid fears Japan will put UK on red list
BOA says 86% of athletes have had at least one vaccinationQuarantine periods may be extended before Tokyo Olym…
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Tokyo cornered into going ahead with Games, says Olympic official
Member of Japanese Olympic Committee criticises IOC and says Games will leave a ‘bitter taste’Coronavirus – la…
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Uefa and UK discuss easing restrictions for Euro 2020; Putin blames money for EU delay of Sputnik V approval
UK currently has the strictest entry requirements of any host country; Russian president spoke as Serbia start…
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Coronavirus live news: Italy opens vaccinations for all over-12s; Bulgaria to share doses with Balkan neighbours
After a slow start, Italy has now given 35m doses to adults; Bulgaria says it has secured enough doses to shar…
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Coronavirus live news: Japan mulls tests for Olympics fans; India posts lowest case numbers since April
Japan may require Games fans to test negative or show vaccine proof; India reports lowest case numbers since 1…
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Tokyo Olympics: local fans may need to show vaccination proof or negative Covid test
Games authorities are relying on Japan’s spectators to provide atmosphere but are now in a race against time t…
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Tokyo Olympics: Asahi Shimbun newspaper says Japan Games must be cancelled
The liberal daily, an official sponsor of the Games, says public health should be a priority while the coronav…