Over 2,000 people have been killed by the virus since the outbreak began in China at the end of last year.
by the virus since the outbreak began in Wuhan, a city located in China's central Hubei province, late last year.shows, the virus has since spread to more than 20 other countries, including the U.S., Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Australia and the U.K.An infographic showing where cases of coronavirus have been confirmed across the world.The International Olympic Committee, however, remains optimistic the 32nd edition of the Games will go ahead as planned.
"Tokyo 2020 will continue to collaborate with all relevant organizations which carefully monitor any incidence of infectious diseases and will review any countermeasures that may be necessary with all relevant organizations." "The IOC is in contact with the World Health Organization, as well as its own medical experts," it said.
Japan is due to host 19 test events for the Olympics next month, which were meant to be a final rehearsal before the Games this summer.With the exception of the two world wars, the Olympics have never been canceled since they began in their modern guise in 1896.
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