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COVID-19: Tokyo moving forward with 2020 Summer Olympics despite virus fears, officials say
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COVID-19: Tokyo moving forward with 2020 Summer Olympics despite virus fears, officials say
Description
February 28, 2020
Organizers of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo reiterated that they are pushing ahead as planned despite fears over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Officials stated on Thursday that there are currently no other plans being considered for the event, which is less than five months away.
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COVID-19: Tokyo moving forward with 2020 Summer Olympics despite virus fears, officials say01:40 | February 28, 2020
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Description
February 28, 2020
Organizers of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo reiterated that they are pushing ahead as planned despite fears over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Officials stated on Thursday that there are currently no other plans being considered for the event, which is less than five months away.
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