Five members of Canada’s Olympic delegation were placed in COVID-19 protocols upon arrival in Beijing.
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) said it would not be sharing names “because there will likely be persistent shedders,” meaning people who continue to test positive for the virus long after their initial diagnosis.
“We are following the Beijing 2022 Playbook rules. Part of our strategy was to arrive early to allow time for confirmation testing and, if necessary, the Medical Expert Panel process to unfold,” COC added in a statement.
The full Canadian delegation consists of 246 people, including 215 athletes plus support staff.
