Tokyo 2020: First COVID-19 case reported in Paralympic Village

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics organizers says a first coronavirus case has been detected in the paralympics village, days before the games open as Japan battles a record wave of infections.

The case discovered today, involves a games-related member of staff who is not resident in Japan.

Organizers have so far reported 74 cases linked to the paralympics, mostly among contractors and games staff who live in Japan.

Another six cases have been reported by local areas hosting teams for training camps.

There have not yet been infections reported among athletes in the village, which opened to paralympians on Tuesday.

The games will see about 4,400 athletes from 160 teams compete in Tokyo from August 24 to September 5. Those staying at the village will be required to undergo daily COVID-19 testing, wear face masks and maintain social distancing, as was the case during the Olympic Games, which ended on August 8