| No images? Click here  Wednesday, 07 August 2024 Clarification: COVID-19 and the Paris 2024 Olympics As of 6 August 2024, WHO’s event-based surveillance system, which scans reports from media and other verified sources, had reported that at least 40 Olympic athletes had tested positive for COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses. We are clarifying remarks WHO made to the media on 6 August indicating that at least 40 athletes had tested positive for COVID-19. We apologize for the confusion. WHO has been working closely with the International Olympic Committee and the Government of France to protect the health and well-being of the 10,714 athletes, as well as spectators, during the Games. We thank our partners for their commitment to health.  Media contacts:  You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list.  |
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