Olympic torch events downscaled over virus
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday that he "secured support" from G7 leaders to hold the Games in their "complete form." Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga also said the country will continue preparations to host the Games as scheduled this summer. 

Here are the latest on Japan's situation: 

Olympic torch relay: The organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games announced steps on Tuesday to stem the spread of the coronavirus along the torch relay route, including cancelling some events and restricting public access to others.

Any spectators who are feeling unwell will be asked not to watch from the roadside and torch-bearers with high temperatures will be barred from taking part, according to the committee. The torch relay's kick off ceremony in Fukushima prefecture will take place without spectators.

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JFA chief tests positive: Japan Football Association President Kozo Tashima has tested positive for coronavirus, a JFA source said Tuesday.

Latest figures: The number of coronavirus infections in Japan increased to 821 on Monday with 17 new cases confirmed. 

In addition, 712 people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have been infected, and 14 cases have been confirmed among people who returned from China on chartered flights.

Greek singer Sakis Rouvas wears the uniform of the torch relay runners as he holds the torch of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games during a presentation of the torch relay within in Greece, in Athens, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. /AP

Greek singer Sakis Rouvas wears the uniform of the torch relay runners as he holds the torch of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games during a presentation of the torch relay within in Greece, in Athens, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. /AP