An unidentified overseas visitor has tested positive for Covid-19 at the Tokyo Olympics athletes' village, organizers said.
Speaking at a news conference, Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto confirmed a non-resident of Japan who is involved in organizing the Games had tested positive, adding that the individual has been taken into quarantine outside of the village. He would not reveal the person's nationality, citing privacy concerns.There have now been a total of 45 Covid-19 cases linked to the Games, with athletes, officials and contractors testing positive for the virus.
Organizers already decided in March to ban overseas fans from the stands, but this month the Japanese Olympic Committee said Tokyo venues will not have spectators due to the city's coronavirus state of emergency -- an unprecedented move, according to an International Olympic Committee spokesman.Read MoreSome athletes have pulled out of the games altogether, including Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios and Australian basketball player Liz Cambage.
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