Tokyo Olympics organizers on Sunday reported three cases of COVID-19 infection among athletes as the population of the athlete’s village swells ahead of the start of the pandemic-hit Games next week.
Organizers reported 10 new cases connected to the Olympics including media, contractors and other personnel, down from 15 reported on Saturday.
An International Olympic Committee member from South Korea tested positive for the coronavirus on landing in Tokyo. Ryu Seung-min, a former Olympic athlete, is vaccinated, reflecting the infection risk even from vaccinated attendees.
