TOKYO (TR) – Despite restrictions in place as a result of novel coronavirus pandemic, six employees members from community TV Asahi and 4 different individuals engaged on protection of the Olympic Games gathered at a bar in Shibuya Ward for a celebration after the Closing Ceremony.
At round 4:30 a.m. on Monday, one of many TV Asahi employees members was transported to a hospital after struggling a leg damage attributable to unintentionally falling out of the bar, experiences Nikkan Sports (Aug. 10).
According to the community, the employees member is receiving therapy at a hospital. No different particulars of the incident have been supplied.
Due to the pandemic, a state of emergency is in impact within the capital. Tokyo Metropolitan Government is ordering bars and eating places to both shut or not serve alcohol.
When requested to touch upon the matter, a consultant of TV Asahi confirmed that the occasion came about. “We have established internal rules that prohibit parties [and other gatherings] from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection, and we have thoroughly adhered to them.”
The consultant additionally apologized. “It is very regrettable that [the staff members] acted without being aware of the fact that [they were] in a position to utilize voluntary restraint and refrain from going out unnecessarily. It is deeply regrettable.”