[국제]Tokyo Olympics domestic spectators are also’anxiety’… the corona ‘4th epidemic’ is coming

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The Tokyo Olympics have already fallen into a half-time event, with the success of the Buddha’s death and the decision not to receive overseas spectators for the first time in the history of the Olympics.

In addition, if the infection situation worsens, spectators in Japan will not be able to stand in it, so skepticism surrounding the holding of the tournament remains unchanged.

Tokyo correspondent Lee Kyung-ah reports.

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The reason that the Japanese government endured a large loss and eventually gave up entry to foreign spectators was due to the judgment that the medical system would reach its limit.

With domestic vaccinations in progress, medical responses to Olympic athletes and officials are already overwhelming.

[하시모토 세이코 / 도쿄올림픽조직위원장 : 대단히 유감이라고 밖에 할 말이 없습니다만 코로나 감염 상황을 살펴보면 국내 의료에 부담을 주지 않기 위해서 무엇을 해야 할지 (고심해 결정한 것입니다.)]

Although the number of new coronavirus cases in Japan is showing signs of increase, Prime Minister Suga has resolved all the emergencies.

As a result of this, Tokyo’s cherry blossom viewing spot this weekend has doubled its crowds from last week.

We plan to save the atmosphere of the Olympics starting with the torch relay on the 25th, but experts are already warning of the 4th pandemic.

It is said that if the infection situation rapidly deteriorates after next month, it may not be easy to determine the position of the domestic audience.

[오미 시게루 / 코로나 대책 자문위원장(지난 18일) : 기본적으로 회의에 참석한 모두가 이번 긴급사태 해제에 찬성했습니다. 단, 수도권은 재확산이 일어날 가능성이 대단히 높습니다.]

There is also a conflict between the IOC and the Japanese government over Chinese-made vaccines.

When China said it would provide Chinese-made vaccines to athletes and officials, the IOC, which has recommended vaccinations for athletes, welcomed them greatly.

However, the Japanese government, which has been in long conflict with China, has made it clear that vaccination is not a prerequisite for hosting the competition.

[마루카와 타마요 / 일본 올림픽 담당 장관 : 백신을 맞지 않더라도 안전하게 안심하고 대회에 참가할 수 있도록 방역 대책을 준비하고 있습니다.]

There is still skepticism at home and abroad about the Olympics being held in a situation where the number of infected people is increasing again in Europe and the United States.

As a result of a survey conducted by the Japan Newspapers and Communications Society of 5 countries, including Korea and the United States, more than 70% of all countries responded that the contest should be canceled or postponed.

This is Kyungah Lee from YTN in Tokyo.

[저작권자(c) YTN & YTN plus 무단전재 및 재배포 금지]