WHO Reports 40 Olympic Athletes Test Positive for COVID-19 Amid Global Rise in Infections

Aug 6, 2024, 02:48 PM

At least 40 Olympic athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, including British swimmer Adam Peaty and Australian swimmer Lani Pallister. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a rise in global COVID-19 infections, warning that if a more severe variant emerges, the susceptibility of at-risk populations to develop severe disease is significant.