Tokyo City Bans Public Olympic Torch Relay Amid Covid-19 Concerns

The Tokyo city administration has banned the public Olympic Torch relay events due to concerns over Covid-19. After being delayed several times due to the pandemic, the summer Olympics will finally take place in 2021. According to officials, the decision to host a private flame lighting ceremony was taken to contain the spread of Covid-19. The ceremony will take place on 23rd July 2021 and will be streamed online for spectators.