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Japan says US travel warning for COVID-19 won t hurt Olympians
The U.S. isn t banning Americans from visiting Japan but the warnings could affect insurance rates and whether people decide to join the Tokyo games. Author: MARI YAMAGUCHI (Associated Press) Published: 8:17 AM CDT May 25, 2021 Updated: 8:17 AM CDT May 25, 2021
TOKYO, Japan The Japanese government Tuesday was quick to deny a U.S. warning for Americans to avoid traveling to Japan would have an impact on Olympians wanting to compete in the postponed Tokyo Games.
U.S. officials cited a surge in coronavirus cases in Japan caused by virus variants that may even be risky to vaccinated people. They didn t ban Americans from visiting Japan, but the warnings could affect insurance rates and whether Olympic athletes and other participants decide to join the games that open on July 23.
The Japanese government Tuesday was quick to deny a U.S. warning for Americans to avoid traveling to Japan would have an impact on Olympians wanting to compete in the postponed Tokyo Games.