The Tokyo Olympics has been thrown into crisis in the last few days with a spike in coronavirus cases in the Japanese capital.
"We will not be airing any commercials related to the Games in Japan."
Dozens of corporations who, according to the outlet, paid more than $3 billion in sponsorship deals to the postponed games are now weighing up whether to press on with advertising or pull out amid strong public criticism of the event. Public concerns have risen as Tokyo was placed under its fourth state of emergency over the rise in COVID-19 cases in the megacity.
Already, two South Africa football players were struck down by the virus and another six athletes and two staff members of Great Britain's team are self-isolating after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for the virus after they arrived in the country.
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