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Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Monday capped the number of spectators at 10,000 for each venue, days after experts said that holding the event without fans was the least-risky option.

Authorities have pushed on with holding the multibillion-dollar sports extravaganza despite public opposition and deep concern about a resurgence in infections.

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The Tokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when the Games open in just over a month. They will not be allowed to cheer, must wear masks and are being told to go straight home after the event.

Japan has largely avoided the kind of

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This story was originally published on  CBC News. To read the rest of this news worthy story, please visit https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-canada-world-canada-june21-2021-1.6073383?cmp=rss.

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