Japan Gambles on Successful Tokyo Olympics Amid Pandemic

The transcript discusses the impact of the Olympic postponement on athletes and insurance companies. Athletes face career challenges due to extended training, while insurers face significant financial losses. The risks of holding the Olympics amid the pandemic are considered, with vaccination and capacity limits as mitigation strategies. Japan's state of emergency has reduced infections but harmed the economy, with low vaccination rates posing additional challenges.

What concerns do people have regarding the influx of athletes and spectators during the games?

What percentage of the elderly population in Japan has been fully vaccinated so far?