Tokyo Olympics should go ahead without any fans, says Japan’s top doctor

Fans from abroad were banned several months ago, and organisers are to announce early next week if some local fans should be allowed

The Tokyo Games organisers want the games to proceed with local fans in attendance. Picture: Yuichi Yamazaki/Pool Photo via AP

The safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without any fans, the top medical adviser to the Japanese government has said.

Dr Shigeru Omi’s recommendation seems to put him at odds with organisers and the International Olympic Committee with the Olympics opening in just five weeks on July 23.