dean chen. in three more regions hit hard by the pandemic, casting further doubt over whether the tokyo olympic games should go ahead. 70% of japan's population is now under coronavirus restrictions. courtney bembridge has the details. the countdown to the olympic games continues, with the opening ceremony less than 70 days away. but as infections continue to rise injapan, the government has declared a state of emergency in three more regions. translation: by implementing such measures, we will protect i people's health and lives and i think it is more possible to hold a safe and secure games, and i wish to push forward with preparations. all chant: no, no olympics! many people injapan aren't convinced. this week, there have been protests and a petition with more than 350,000 signatures calling for the games to be scrapped. recent polling shows 37% of respondents want the games cancelled, and another 28% want them postponed. the union representing hospital doctors agrees. it has warned the games