Prague: An unnamed staff member of czech olympic team tested positive for COVID-19 After landing in Tokyo, check Olympic Committee said in a statement on Saturday.
“Unfortunately, despite all measures we could not avoid this situation,” said Martin Docktor, the czech olympics Team Chief.
“All other team members have tested negative and all athletes are fine. Olympic Village,” added Atlanta, a two-time Olympic champion in canoe sprint since 1996.
The staff member had a positive antigen test at the airport and the infection was later confirmed by PCR analysis.
The man, who has no symptoms of the disease, is currently in isolation, just like several other team members identified as his close contacts from the plane.
Organizers said they reported the first Covid-19 case in the Olympic Village on Saturday, six days before the opening ceremony.
“Unfortunately, despite all measures we could not avoid this situation,” said Martin Docktor, the czech olympics Team Chief.
“All other team members have tested negative and all athletes are fine. Olympic Village,” added Atlanta, a two-time Olympic champion in canoe sprint since 1996.
The staff member had a positive antigen test at the airport and the infection was later confirmed by PCR analysis.
The man, who has no symptoms of the disease, is currently in isolation, just like several other team members identified as his close contacts from the plane.
Organizers said they reported the first Covid-19 case in the Olympic Village on Saturday, six days before the opening ceremony.
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