There will be fans at the Tokyo Olympics.
Organizers announced Monday that a limited number of Japanese fans will be allowed at the Olympic Games, which begin July 23. The number will be capped at 50 percent of venue capacity, with a maximum of 10,000 spectators.
Fans will be required to wear masks at all times in venues, and shouting or even speaking in a loud voice will be prohibited. Fans will leave venues at staggered times, and will be urged to go directly home. It’s still being discussed whether alcohol will be sold during events.
If COVID-19 cases rise again, or another state of emergency in Tokyo is declared, Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto said organizers will re-examine their decision on fans.