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Athletes reminded to wear masks at Olympics

Men wearing protective face masks walk in front of a wall decoration featuring Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games mascot Miraitowa and Paralympic mascot Someity, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan, February 3, 2021. [REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon]

Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics said yesterday athletes and officials should not use public transport without permission and asked them to wear face masks at "all times" during the event, except when eating or sleeping.

The organisers unveiled a "playbook" detailing Covid-19 measures that will be taken during the Summer Games this year. They also asked fans not to sing or chant to support athletes.

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