If the curve flattens for the coronavirus in 5 weeks, then, why are the Olympics in Tokyo cancelled?

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If COVID-19 will slow down by the Summer, then, why are the Summer Olympics in Tokyo cancelled?

Zapata · Accepted Answer

three months later and it hasn't flattened yet.....

Bernard James · Answer

The Summer Olympics should be held in the Philippines either from any years of 2032 - 2052.

curtisports2 · Answer

The curve flattening is not a decrease in new infections, it's only a leveling off in new infections. Slowing down is not enough. Ending it is necessary.

Leafsfan29-Embrace the drought! · Answer

There are very real concerns that there might be a second wave, and nobody seems to know just how long this thing is going to stick around in parts of the world.

? · Answer

Among other things because there would be a lot of people and athletes from the Southern Hemisphere, where it will be winter by then.

If the curve flattens for the coronavirus in 5 weeks, then, why are the Olympics in Tokyo cancelled?

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