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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) gave itself four weeks to decide whether to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympics amid the coronavirus pandemic, the CBC relayed earlier Sunday:
The U.S. Olympic Committee responded to the news Sunday evening. "Every day counts," the statement reads, in part. "We remain steadfast in our recommendation that Team USA athletes continue to heed the advice of public health officials and prioritize their health and wellness over all else."
The 2020 Summer Games are scheduled to begin on July 24 and run through Aug. 9 in Tokyo.
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