July 8 (UPI) -- All fans will be barred from attending all Olympic events in Tokyo this month and next, government officials and organizers said on Thursday -- the same day it was announced the city will remain in a state of emergency for more than a month.
Previously, organizers said only local spectators in Japan would be allowed to attend Olympic events, in an effort to avert coronavirus transmissions from foreign fans. Thursday, however, they said the ban will now extend to all spectators due to concerns about a rise in cases in Japan.