Another member from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total toll to five. The employee in question is female, in her 40s, and is based at an office in Harumi. This is not the first case reported from the office. Three positive cases were previously reported from the same office with one coming last month and tow in August.
The first known Covid-19 case reported from the organising committee was in April. “The affected employee has been working from home from 29 September onward; her last day working on-site was on 28 September,” Tokyo 2020 said in a statement.
“Tokyo 2020 will continue to work with relevant organisations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and take all necessary measures to maintain a safe and secure working environment for our staff.”
Due to the pandemic, the Tokyo Games were shifted to July 23 next year. Some staff began returning to offices in June, with coronavirus countermeasures put in place.
Organisers are currently assessing what actions can be implemented to ensure the Games run smoothly against the backdrop of the pandemic.
A coronavirus countermeasures taskforce, comprised of officials from the Japanese Government, Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo 2020, is meeting regularly.
A total of 50 measures designed to cut costs, relating to areas including the number of people involved, infrastructure and Ceremonies, have also been approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Tokyo 2020.
Officials including Tokyo 2020 President Yoshir? Mori, IOC President Thomas Bach and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga have appeared confident the Games will take place next year.