Yes, not exclusively, just as the scientists post-Manhattan Project couldn't weigh in on all the policy decisions around nuclear weapons, but they felt very strongly they needed to have a voice.
Now those rules are being weighed out in a series of playbooks expected to be released as early as tomorrow explaining how Japan plans to protect the health of athletes, coaches and others.
As the story gained more popularity, scientists weighed in on the mysterious story, and they weren't so quick to accept it, saying it was most likely made up.