TOKYO – IOC President Thomas Bach delivered a pep talk to Japanese government officials and local organizers on Thursday that included suggestions that “hundreds of millions” of doses COVID-19 vaccines would be available before the postponed Olympics open in July.Bach was speaking from Switzerland in an on-line gathering of officials in Japan during the first of two days of meetings focused on how to pull off the delayed Tokyo Games.Bach pointed out that major sports events like the Tour de France have been held with limited fans and without the vaccine.
But he said a vaccine — or vaccines — could be ready for Tokyo, although he gave few details.“We have very encouraging news about the development of a vaccine — and not only a vaccine, but.