Sunday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government recorded 1,763 coronavirus cases, the third day since the Olympic Games began in the Japanese capital.

In recent weeks, Infections have been on the rise, reaching 1,979 Thursday, which is the highest number of cases since January.

The shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to hang over the Games. World number six golfer Bryson DeChambeau was replaced in the US men’s team after he tested positive for the virus before his departure.

Additionally, the Dutch rowing coach tested positive as Olympic organizers reported 10 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number to 132.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) insisted that masks were a “must to have” at Tokyo medal ceremonies. However, it said that athletes can remove them briefly.

“It’s not nice to have. It’s a must to have,” said IOC spokesperson Mark Adams.