1st COVID-19 case confirmed at Tokyo Olympic Village | CBC Sports

Tokyo 2020 confirmed there have been 14 new infections connected to the Olympics since July 1, and 44 in total as the world shifts its attention to Japan for the Opening Ceremonies on July 23.

The other 13 cases include “Games connected personnel,” contractors and foreign media.

WATCH | COVID-19 restrictions tightened as Tokyo Olympics near:

A spike in COVID-19 cases has further limited the excitement in Tokyo around the Olympics and led to even more restrictions around the Games. 3:43

The country tallied 1,271 new cases yesterday, marking the third consecutive day where the total number of infections has surpassed 1,000.

Find live streams, must-watch video highlights, breaking news and more in one perfect Olympic Games package. Following Team Canada has never been easier or more exciting.

More from Tokyo 2020

So far, at least five athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 following their arrival in Japan. The Refugee Olympic Team postponed its trip to Tokyo after a member of its contingent returned a positive test.

While the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has received criticism for continuing on with the Games, it maintains that measures will be taken for a “safe and secure” Olympics.

However, not everyone in the Village has taken a vaccine. It’s been claimed only 85 per cent have been vaccinated.

Shigeru Omi, Japan’s top COVID-19 advisor, has cautioned that proceeding with the Games during a pandemic is “abnormal.”

However, IOC President Thomas Bach maintains there is “zero” risk of the virus spreading to the local population given the Games’ COVID-19 countermeasures.