The Paris Games have largely done away with COVID-related restrictions.
COVID-stricken Noah Lyles, of the United States, lies on the track after competing in the men's 200-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Lyles said he tested positive for COVID two days before he finished third in the 200-meter final. Noah Lyles’ characteristically exuberant walkout for Thursday’s 200-meter final gave little indication that the American sprinter was among the dozens suffering from COVID-19.
The Paris Games' 182-page media handbook contains no mention of COVID-19. The event's online guidance for spectators directs visitors to the Interior Ministry's website, which notes that the nation now exempts all travelers from any COVID-related "formalities prior to entry into France." COVID cases are rising in the U.S. and elsewhere, an uptick at least partially attributed to the new “FLiRT” variation of the virus.
"Our primary commitment is to ensure the safety of Team USA athletes while upholding their right to compete," it added. "After a thorough medical evaluation, Noah chose to compete tonight. We respect his decision and will continue to monitor his condition closely."
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