Olympics Chief Arriving in Tokyo as Concerns Loom Over Games
- Cases rising, quasi state of emergency may be extended
- Final decision on spectators still under consideration
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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach is set to arrive in Japan, where concerns linger over rising infections, a potential vaccine shortage and no firm decision yet on spectators before the opening ceremony in two weeks.
After a mandatory quarantine in a hotel for a few days starting Thursday, Bach and his entourage will be meeting officials and participating in pre-game events. Close to 100% will be vaccinated or immune, he said in a letter last month.