The Paris Olympics continue to operate normally — spectators gather in the stands, and athletes congregate freely at mealtime. Some athletes compete, others withdrawMore than a dozen athletes in Paris have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, including British swimmer Adam Peaty, who tested positive on Sunday evening after winning silver in the 100m breaststroke, the Guardian reported Tuesday. Another swimmer, Australia's Lani Pallister, withdrew from the 1500m freestyle on Tuesday after a positive COVID test. German decathlete Manuel Eitel made a statement on Instagram about withdrawing from the Paris Olympics due to a COVID infection. WATCH | What COVID symptoms look like in 2024: Is COVID still a threat?

Source: CBC News August 02, 2024 23:29 UTC