Disease outbreaks

Japan imposes new virus measures in Tokyo ahead of Olympics
By Mari Yamaguchi Apr. 09, 2021 05:29 AM EDT

Japan to raise virus steps in Tokyo, 3 months ahead of Games
By Mari Yamaguchi Apr. 08, 2021 11:52 PM EDT

Osaka issues virus spike warning, wants torch relay rerouted
By Mari Yamaguchi Apr. 07, 2021 05:55 AM EDT
The Latest: US Olympic swim trials to allow 50% capacity
By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2021 10:02 AM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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The U.S. Olympic swimming trials...

EXPLAINER: Why is North Korea skipping the Tokyo Olympics?
By Hyung-Jin Kim Apr. 06, 2021 06:36 AM EDT

Japan puts Osaka, 2 other areas under virus semi-emergency
By Mari Yamaguchi Apr. 01, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

With sports paused, life altered, athletes make do, make new
By Dave Campbell Mar. 14, 2021 04:47 PM EDT
Equine herpes affects European preparation for Olympics
By Graham Dunbar Mar. 04, 2021 11:13 AM EST
GENEVA (AP) — A severe outbreak of equine herpes could disrupt preparations for the Tokyo Olympics, the International Equestrian Federation said Thursday.
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Japan starts COVID-19 vaccinations with eye on Olympics
By Mari Yamaguchi Feb. 17, 2021 12:28 AM EST

The Latest: Memphis-Houston men's basketball game postponed
By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 01:21 PM EST
The Latest: US Olympic wrestling trials moving to new site
By The Associated Press Feb. 08, 2021 02:01 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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The U.S. Olympic wrestling trials...
The Latest: Nebraska men's hoops vs Penn State postponed
By The Associated Press Jan. 22, 2021 05:15 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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Nebraska has announced that its...

Japan vaccination uncertainty casts doubts over Olympics
By Mari Yamaguchi Jan. 22, 2021 05:33 AM EST

The Latest: Duke-Florida State basketball game postponed
By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 04:03 PM EST

Olympic test event in China called off amid travel concerns
By Tim Reynolds Nov. 28, 2020 10:26 AM EST

Luge federation calls off plans to race in China this season
By Tim Reynolds Nov. 25, 2020 01:13 PM EST

Tokyo sees record number of new cases amid nationwide spike
By Mari Yamaguchi Nov. 18, 2020 04:54 AM EST

The Latest: Knicks shut training center after positive tests
By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2020 04:35 PM EST