Israel to vaccinate athletes for Tokyo Olympics by May

FILE PHOTO: The Olympic rings are illuminated in front of the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan January 22, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo

Israel intends to have all its athletes due to compete at the Tokyo Olympics vaccinated against COVID-19 by May, its National Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.

“As part of the Israel vaccination for corona procedure already 50% of all the Israel Olympic athletes delegation to Tokyo have been vaccinated,” a Committee spokeswoman told Reuters in an email.

“By the end of May 2021, all …will be completely vaccinated against the coronavirus.”

Despite doubts, host Japan and the International Olympics Committee have stood firm on Friday on their commitment to host the Tokyo Olympics this year.

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