Some Olympic officials to be tested for virus on daily basis

The Japanese organizers of the Tokyo Olympics have decided to require officials from overseas to be tested for the novel coronavirus daily if they will come into close contact with athletes, sources familiar with the plan said Tuesday.By conducting frequent testing of officials, including those from the International Olympic Committee and international sports federations, the Japanese government and the organizing body aim to detect infections early and prevent the spread of the virus during the global sporting event.The new rules are expected to be included in the updated version of the or…READ FULL ARTICLE