Seven COVID-19 cases were reported in the Japanese delegation's marathon team at the World Championships on Saturday.
The cases included two athletes, four endurance team support staff and the head coach, according to a joint statement from World Athletics, the local organising committee and the Japanese Association for Athletics Federations.
"Steps are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 both within the Japanese delegation as well as amongst all the teams present for the Championships," the statement said.The individuals who tested positive will remain in isolation for five days, the statement said, citing U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for the 5th week, deaths stableIn the U.N. health agency’s weekly review of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO said there were 5.7 million new infections confirmed last week, marking a 6% increase.
Read more »
The omicron subvariant dominating U.S. COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistantThe BA.5 omicron subvariant is four times more resistant to COVID-19 vaccines, according to a new study. But vaccines still provide much better protection than going without the safeguards:
Read more »
Miami Woman Sold Phony COVID-19 Test Results to Travelers: FBIAccording an arrest report, the FBI began investigating the Florida woman in January of 2021 after learning of a scheme in which she was believed to be selling false COVID-19 lab test results.
Read more »
High schoolers reportedly claimed $636 million in federal COVID-19 relief chequesStatistics Canada says hundreds of thousands of teenaged students received payments of up to $5,000.
Read more »
San Diego County enters highest and most severe COVID-19 levelCoronavirus activity appears to be on the rise again post Fourth of July
Read more »
Here are experts’ answers to questions about COVID-19 vaccines for little kidsPediatricians recommend that parents vaccinate their kids, toddlers and babies against COVID-19 to protect them from coronavirus infection.
Read more »