Organizers of the Toyko Olympics have dismissed concerns that this year's Games may be affected by a coronavirus outbreak.

Last week, Toshiro Muto, CEO of Tokyo 2020, said he is "seriously concerned" about the impact the spread of the virus could have on preparations for this summer's Olympics, which open on July 24.

The coronavirus originated in the city of Wuhan in eastern China's Hubei Province. So far 63,922 people have been confirmed infected and 1,300 have died from the virus. On Thursday, Japan's first death from coronavirus was recorded, with 218 people quarantined on a beach in Yokohama.

Despite the cancellation or postponement of numerous sporting events in China and Asia, including the Tour of Hainan cycling event, Tokyo 2020 Chairman Yoshiro Mori insisted that the Games would not be affected at this stage.

"I would like to state clearly that the cancellation or postponement of the Tokyo Games is not under consideration," Mori told a press conference on Thursday.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has also ruled out any concerns, according to International Olympic Committee Coordinating Committee Chairman John Coates.

"Based on the advice we have received externally from the WHO, there are no contingency plans in place, such as canceling the Games or moving the Games," Coates said, according to Reuters.

"We are working to ensure that all athletes, and all those coming to Japan for the Games, are not affected and that all necessary precautions are taken."

In China, many sporting events have been canceled or postponed, including the track and field indoor world championships and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Outside of China, the Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong and Singapore have been moved from April to October.

In cycling, the Tour of Hainan, scheduled to run from February 23 to March 1, has been postponed, and two Chinese teams have withdrawn from the recent Tour de Langkawi in Malaysia. The next road race scheduled for China is the Women's World Tour's Tour of Chongming Island in early May.

The cycling events at Toyko 2020 will begin with the men's road race on July 25, with the track events taking place from August 3-9.

"I am seriously concerned that the spread of infectious diseases could throw cold water on the momentum for the Games," Muto said last week. 'I hope it will be eradicated as soon as possible.'