COVID CASES CLIMB IN JAPAN

TOKYO Olympics organisers dismissed any link to rising coronavirus cases in Japan this week after reporting more than 20 infections among Games participants. More than 190 athletes, media and Olympic employees and contractors have now tested positive for the virus, according to Tokyo 2020 figures that do not include some cases at airports and in training camps. Japan reported more than 9 580 cases nationwide, the first time the figure has topped 9 000, with cases also at a record level in Tokyo.