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Coronavirus live: two more Tokyo athletes test positive; South Korea reports record daily Covid cases

Seoul considering whether to expand restrictions amid one of South Korea’s worst outbreaks to date; Tokyo Olympics officials say there are now 87 positive cases

The Netherlands Olympic team has reported two new Covid-19 cases impacting one athlete and one staff member, according to Reuters.

It follows reports earlier today that two athletes had tested positive (see 05:45).

Back to Tokyo, the Japanese Emperor has said Covid-19 prevention at the Olympic Games is a “far from easy task”.

But that he hopes the closely coordinated Covid measures will allow athletes to compete in good health, reports Reuters.

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