State Department Warns Against Traveling To Japan Amid COVID Surge

The US has issued a Level 4 travel advisory against visiting Japan due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, just two months before the Tokyo Olympics. While US citizens are not banned from traveling, the advisory may affect insurance rates and decisions regarding Olympic attendance. The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee remains confident that American athletes can safely compete in the Tokyo Games.

What factors may influence whether Olympic athletes and fans attend the games?

What was the response of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee to the travel warnings?