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aris Olympics 2024 COVID Scare as Six Australian Athletes Test Positive

Published On Tue, 30 Jul 2024
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The Paris 2024 Olympics have been hit by a COVID-19 scare as six athletes from the Australian women's water polo team tested positive for the virus. The cases were confirmed by the Australian Olympic Team’s Chef-de-Mission, Anna Meares. The affected athletes are being monitored and are following strict isolation and safety protocols, including mask-wearing and social distancing, to prevent further spread within the Olympic Village​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​.
Despite the positive cases, the team will continue to train, adhering to health guidelines. France’s Health Minister, Frederic Valletoux, expressed confidence that these measures would minimize the risk of a major COVID-19 outbreak during the Games​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​.
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