However, some countries' delegations were noticeably without any face coverings — thus breaking protocols stating that athletes wear masks during the parade and ceremony.
Both Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan entered the stadium mostly maskless. In addition, each country’s flagbearer led their delegation around the stadium without a mask.
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So far, at least 123 cases tied to the Olympics have been reported. Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto previously said he was not ruling out an 11th hour cancellation of the Olympics, should the situation drastically deteriorate.
“We will continue discussions if there is a spike in cases,” he said earlier this week. “We have agreed that based on the coronavirus situation, we will convene five-party talks again.”
“At this point, the coronavirus cases may rise or fall, so we will think about what we should do when the situation arises,” Muto added then.
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