The Olympics organisers on Saturday announced 17 new Games-related COVID-19 cases, including one athlete and event-related personnel staying at the Games village, taking the total number of infections to 123.
According to the official count, the total number of infected athletes now stands at 12. The athlete, who has tested positive most recently was not staying at the Games village. The Olympics officially began on Friday with an opening ceremony.
So far, 65 Games-related contractors have tested positive for the virus after the addition of 14 new cases to the tally on Saturday. Thirteen of the overall 123 cases have been found to be among Games Village residents. The Czech team has been among the worst hit by the virus, reporting six positive cases.
Their Olympic committee has launched an inquiry into possible health safety protocol violations during their flight to Tokyo.
