COVID-19 in Paris Olympics

COVID-19 has re-emerged as a concern during the Paris Olympic Games, affecting several athletes, including Australian swimmer Lani Pallister and British swimmer Adam Peaty, who both tested positive and had to withdraw from events. Pallister was a strong contender in the women's 1,500 metres freestyle, while Peaty, after winning silver in the 100 metres breaststroke, is hoping to recover in time for relay events. Team members are increasing precautions, with hand sanitizing and mask-wearing becoming more common, even though the Paris Games have no strict COVID-19 protocols in place. The Paris 2024 chief communications director stated that athletes testing positive must wear masks but indicated that cases are low in France. Despite the resurgence, the team spirit remains high, with athletes expressing determination to compete despite minor illnesses. Overall, there have been at least six confirmed COVID-19 cases among athletes, but officials do not yet consider it an outbreak.