He also explained the committee would keep a close eye on the spread. "At the five-party meeting, which was held the other day, we agreed that based on the coronavirus situation, we will convene five-party talks again. At this point, coronavirus cases may rise or fall, so we will think about what we should do when the situation arises." The surprise announcement comes as more athletes have tested positive for the virus while major sponsors have decided to skip the opening ceremony that's slated for Friday. While the organizing committee has vowed to ensure the safety of athletes, concerns are mounting as there have been at least 67 COVID-19 cases linked to the Games since early this month.