U.S. reiterates support for Tokyo Olympics with safety steps eyed

The United States continues to support Tokyo's plan to hold the Summer Olympics with an expectation of strict protocols to protect visiting athletes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said Tuesday, a day after the State Department issued an advisory against traveling to Japan."Our position has not changed on the Olympics," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told a press conference, noting the Japanese government's assurances that "public health remains the central priority" in plans for hosting the games.The United States sent ripples across Japan by raising its travel adviso…READ FULL ARTICLE