7 members of Japanese team test positive for COVID-19 at athletics worlds

EUGENE, United States, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Seven positive COVID-19 cases have occurred among Japan's marathon team at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22, organizers said on Saturday.

The cluster represents two athletes, four supporting staff of the endurance events, and the head coach of the team, a joint statement from the World Athletics, the LOC and the Japan Association of Athletics Federations said.