Tokyo governor Koike vows to contain coronavirus before Olympics

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike acknowledged concern about the coronavirus in Japan ahead of Tokyo 2020 as she spoke on Wednesday to the heads of 62 municipalities of the capital city.

"With only 177 days to go and our preparations accelerating, we must firmly tackle the new coronavirus to contain it, or we are going to regret it," Koike said.

"I will do the utmost to contain this new problem as we cooperate closely with all of you," she added.

Koike took part in a ceremony with representatives of 62 municipalities from across Japan that donated timbers to build the Athletes' Village for Tokyo 2020.