Japan's Abe reportedly hints that Tokyo Olympics could be postponed but canceling is 'not an option'
That comes a day after the International Olympic Committee announced that it is stepping up its scenario-planning for the event.
"If the IOC's decision means it becomes impossible to hold [the Olympics] in a 'complete form,' as I have previously said, then a decision may have to be made to postpone them," Abe told Parliament on Monday, according to theStill, the Japanese prime minister reportedly said canceling the event is "not an option." His comments echoedexecutive board that said canceling the event "would not solve any of the problems or help anybody.
Pressure is mounting as COVID-19 spreads across the world, forcing the shutdown of cities and businesses in the United States, throughout parts of Europe, and in Asia and the Middle East. The flu-like disease, which can be fatal, has infected more than 294,000 people in over 180 countries so far. At least 12,900 people have died from it, according to data from the World Health Organization.
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