that is because the mix messaging by the government asks people to stay home and businesses to close early but at the same time going ahead with the olympics. the prime minister has said that the olympics has not resulted in the increase of covid-19 infections but medical professionals warn as a result of the olympics increasing the flow of people that cases could triple here in the next couple weeks. >> before i let you go, you've been reporting on these games seemingly nonstop. so as they come to a close, what struck you the most about what you saw firsthand there, what impressions will stick with you? >> reporter: you know, kim, having covered the olympics once before in russia as well, this was a completely different olympic experience, i can tell you that. the fact that no spectators were in the stands, the buzz and excitement just simply wasn't here. and never was here. one i think this that i will say is that having had the