Meanwhile, the Kyodo News reported that Japan is likely to extend a quasi state-of-emergency for the greater Tokyo area by a month, and that the opening ceremony may be one of a number of Olympics events to be held without spectators.
The delayed Tokyo Games were already set to be staged without the presence of international fans because of coronavirus restrictions..
Local spectators, however, are still set be allowed to attend, with up to 10,000 Japanese fans permitted to watch events, providing crowds do not exceed 50% of a venue’s capacity.
The Paralympic Games are scheduled to take place between 24 August and 5 September.