Rules for Tokyo Olympic Athletes , Are Announced.
These 5 measures are intended
to help create a safer environment at
the international event and to protect
residents of Japan from COVID-19.
1. Available Vaccines.
Last month, the International Olympic Committee
announced that Pfizer and BioNTech would donate
coronavirus vaccine doses to athletes and country
delegations prior to their travel to Japan.
While getting vaccinated
before traveling to Japan is
encouraged, it is not required.
2. Test Early,
Test Often.
Athletes will be tested multiple times
prior to and after their arrival in Japan. .
They will also be tested daily for coronavirus
via a rapid saliva antigen test.
3. No Hugs or High-Fives.
Physical interactions including hugs, handshakes and high-fives are discouraged. .
Athletes are expected to
remain two meters apart from
others, except while competing.
4. No Sightseeing.
Athletes are only allowed to leave
their accommodations to go to
official Games venues and a limited
list of additional locations.
5. Masks Required.
Athletes are expected to remain masked
unless they're eating, drinking,
sleeping, training or competing. .
Athletes who don't follow the rules,
such as those who refuse to be tested,
may be barred from competing and
have their credentials stripped.
NPR reports that about 11,500 athletes
are expected to travel to Japan to
compete in the Games, in addition to
an estimated 79,000 journalists