Experts in Japan are sounding the alarm before the Paralympics in Tokyo: The corona situation is “out of control” after the Olympics.
Tokyo – Japan could face a difficult situation in the corona pandemic. Health experts said that the country was facing a “corona disaster” as the number of new infections is increasing explosively. The situation is “out of control”. The experts reportedly advised the Japanese government to take immediate action, reports the Guardian.
Local Japanese media recently reported that no spectators would be admitted during the Paralympic Games from August 24, 2021 to September 5, 2021. The organizers of the Paralympics are to make an official decision in the coming week, reports the Kyodo news agency, citing statements by officials who are not named.
Corona in Japan: New infections have doubled
Since the beginning of the 2021 Olympics, the number of new infections every day in Tokyo has more than doubled due to the explosive spread of the Delta variant. More than 18,000 new infections were reported on Thursday (August 12, 2021). Around 5000 new infections have been reported in Tokyo itself. This is the second highest level of new infections so far. The number of patients with severe symptoms rose to a maximum of 218 cases. Medical care, including normal patients, is at the limit.
IPC President Andrew Parsons had previously affirmed that the Paralympics, like the Olympics, could be held safely. “The games have shown that the measures against Covid-19 work,” said Parsons. This could give the Paralympics organizers confidence. Still, one shouldn’t get comfortable. “We can not ignore the current number of cases in Japan and Tokyo,” said the head of the umbrella organization. Everyone involved in the Paralympics must exercise caution and strictly adhere to the Corona regulations.
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