Tokyo reports record number of new COVID-19 cases as Olympics continue

Tokyo reported its highest-ever daily number of new coronavirus cases on Tuesday as the Olympic Games continued in the city, under strict protection protocols.

The Japanese capital, which is under its fourth state of emergency, reported 2,848 new cases of COVID-19, breaking a previous record set in January and bringing the country's case total to more than 200,000 since the pandemic began.  Spectators have been banned from the Olympic Village, and on Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked anyone who might have been planning on gathering to watch outdoor events like cycling or marathon running to stay at home and avoid making any unnecessary trips.