Olympics-Athlete vaccinations started, new guidelines to alleviate concerns - IPC spokesman


FILE PHOTO: The Olympic rings are illuminated in front of the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

TOKYO (Reuters) - Some athletes have already started being vaccinated against COVID-19, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday, ahead of the release of new guidelines that he says will show that Tokyo Games organisers are in a much better position than the public believes.

More than 15,000 competitors are expected at the July 23-Aug.8 Games, postponed from last year because of the pandemic.

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