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Tokyo declares state of emergency over coronavirus case surge but promises ‘safe and secure’ Olympics

Japan’s PM has cited a “strong sense of crisis” while placing the Tokyo metropolitan area in a state of emergency over a resurgence of Covid-19 cases, even as the Japanese capital gears up to host the Olympics this summer. Prime…

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January 7, 2021

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Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympics to be postponed until 2021 over pandemic #COVID19 #coronavirus #Olympics #Tokyo #Japan #pandemic

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked for the Tokyo Olympics to be postponed for a year during talks with organisers. Mr Abe held talks with International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Monday and said a postponement is…

Earth Extremities
March 24, 2020

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London coronavirus: Capital ‘could host 2020 Olympics’ due to Tokyo infection fears #nCoV2019 #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Olympics #Tokyo #Japan #Wuhan #China #London #UK

This year’s Olympics could be hosted right here in London after fears coronavirus might force Tokyo 2020 to be moved, according to the city’s mayoral candidates. The global sporting event, which is held every four years, is meant to be…