Japan added to 'do not travel' list amid COVID-19 surge: What we know about Tokyo Olympics

The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics is less than two months away, but plenty of questions remain about how host nation Japan will manage the large-scale event despite public health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

An influx of thousands of athletes, coaches and media members to the country –currently dealing with challenges to the health care system it had yet to encounter during the pandemic – will only complicate the situation.

The Olympics run from July 23 to Aug. 8, and the Paralympics will take place from Aug. 24 to Sept. 5.

As sports and life look to be on the verge of a return to normal in the United States, here is a look at the situation in Japan: 

Current coronavirus statistics in Japan 

Japan reported 4,590 new COVID-19 cases and 76 deaths over the last 24 hours, according to the most recent data from the World Health Organization. 

In total, 12,312 individuals have died from coronavirus in Japan. The death rate from infection has increased to levels seen over the winter and hospitals are starting to reach capacities in some parts of the country. 

Read More:   USAtoday.com

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