(CNN) The Tokyo 2020 Olympics remain "on track" despite the novel coronavirus outbreak in Asia, a top official said Friday.

The virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has infected more than 64,000 people worldwide and claimed 1,383 lives

The current advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) states that "there's no case for any contingency plans of canceling the Games or moving the Games," according to International Olympic Committee (IOC) member John Coates.

Coates added he is confident the Olympics, which are due to begin on July 24, would go forward unhindered.

"We continue to monitor particularly the Chinese that will be coming here," he said.