Japan is struggling to keep covid-19 at bay at the Olympics

It has banned spectators and fraternising among athletes, among other things | Asia

At this year’s Olympics, the atmosphere will be gloomier, duller, chaster. For the athletes, life in the village will be circumscribed, as laid out in a 70-page book of prohibitions. They have been asked to arrive in Japan as late as possible and to leave as soon as possible . They must present negative results in two tests taken during the four days before they leave for Japan, and another negative test result on arrival.

There will be no viewing parties; a promenade near the Olympic Village which had been envisioned as a raucous fan zone will be closed. Tokyoites have been asked to enjoy the games onfrom their homes. Nearly all of the events will be held without fans, foreign or domestic.

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