Tokyo Olympics: Spectators must be vaccinated or test negative for Covid

[Thaiger]

Fans who wish to go to the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will either need to be vaccinated or have tested negative for Covid-19 before they will be allowed into venues. In addition to the requirements for spectators, officials are considering banning cheering, eating, giving high fives, or drinking alcohol, according to the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun Daily. Those who break the rules could be kicked out, officials say. Spectators will need to show a vaccine certificate or results from a Covid-19 test issued within a week. Officials will also decide next month on how many fans will be permitted entrance to the […]

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[KaptainRob]

If not managed very carefully these Games could be a clusterfcuk.

Covid vaccinated and tested spectators seated in segregated zones may work although it will be the TV or live Youtube audience which will make it a success for viewers.

As for competitors, one would hope they're all vaccinated and being young fit and healthy should see them through.