International Olympic Committee Offers Tokyo Medical Help

During a meeting, IOC officials assured the Japanese public and athletes of the safety of the Tokyo Olympics. They plan to add medical personnel and expect 80% of those in the Olympic Village to be vaccinated. However, Tokyo healthcare workers have called for the games to be canceled due to pandemic concerns.

What was the main focus of the meeting between IOC officials and local organizers?

• Discussing the schedule of the games

• Ensuring the safety of the games

• Planning the opening ceremony

• Deciding on the sports to be included

What did Mosbach propose to enhance the safety of the games?

• Reducing the number of spectators

• Adding more medical personnel

• Changing the venue

• Increasing the number of sports

What percentage of Olympic Village residents is expected to be vaccinated?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 70%

Why did a group of healthcare workers in Tokyo call for the cancellation of the games?

• Due to financial concerns

• Because of scheduling conflicts

• Fears of impacting the pandemic fight

• Lack of interest from athletes

What was the primary concern of the healthcare workers regarding the Olympic Games?

• The games might not attract enough viewers

• The games could be too long

• The games could worsen the pandemic

• The games might be too expensive