White House: "First Lady's Visit to Tokyo Olympics as Scheduled"

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The White House announced on the 20th (local time) that despite the worsening COVID-19 situation, First Lady Jill Biden will visit Japan as scheduled.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said at a regular briefing that there is no change in the First Lady's plan to visit Tokyo, adding, "The President and the First Lady believe it is important to have a high-level delegation leading the visit, and the First Lady is looking forward to the trip."

Psaki stated that the First Lady and the U.S. delegation will adhere to very strict safety and health guidelines that limit contact with the public and minimize movement.

The First Lady will depart Washington DC on the 21st to attend the Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony on the 23rd, traveling via Alaska to Tokyo.

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