Japan 'considering vaccinating Tokyo Olympic athletes before rest of population'

Government originally planned to prioritise medical workers, the elderly and those with chronic conditions See all our coronavirus coverage The Japanese government is considering prioritising Covid-19 vaccines for athletes taking part in the Olympics and Paralympics, which start at the end of July, Kyodo news agency has reported. Japan's vaccination drive is far behind that of most major economies, with only one vaccine approved and roughly 1 million people having received a first dose since Feb...