Olympic organisers set a limit of 10,000 spectators per location for the 2020 Tokyo Games on Monday, just days after scientists advised that holding the event without spectators was the least risky option during the COVID-19 pandemic.
”The spectator limit for the Olympic Games will be set at 50% of venue capacity up to a maximum of 10,000 people,” organisers said in a statement. The games are scheduled to begin on July 23.
The spectator limit for the Olympic Games will be set at 50% of venue capacity, up to a maximum of 10,000 people at all venues.
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Local organisers, the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the national government gathered on Monday morning to make the decision.
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Organisers did warn, however, that in the case of a state of emergency or any other limitations imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 infections, the number of fans could be limited. Attendees at the postponed Olympics will be required to follow a variety of protocols geared at preventing the spread of disease.
“Masks should be worn in venues at all times; speaking in a loud voice or shouting will be prohibited; congestion should be avoided by means of appropriate announcements; and visitors should leave venues in a staggered manner,” read a statement outlining the guidelines.
“Spectators will be requested to travel directly to venues and return home directly, and to take all necessary precautions when moving between prefectures,” it added.