First COVID-19 case confirmed in Tokyo Olympics village

In the latest turn of events, a Tokyo Olympics official has become the first resident of the Olympic village to be diagnosed with COVID-19. The organizers say for confidentiality purposes they can only offer a vague description and few details. "In the current situation, that positive cases arise is something we must assume is possible," said Toshiro Muto, the CEO of the Tokyo organizing committee. The person is identified simply as a "games-concerned personnel."

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