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Japanese ponder over the Olympics as Covid-19 pandemic rages on

Underlying the doom and gloom is a sense of hope that Covid-19 vaccines will soon be readily available. PHOTO: REUTERS
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TOKYO - Japanese leaders continue to strike an upbeat tone amid earnest preparations for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games next year with a flurry of meetings in recent weeks.

But public scepticism remains high over whether it was even a good idea to proceed as the Covid-19 pandemic rages on worldwide.

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