Paris Olympics 2024: The players are giving one better performance than the other in the Paris Olympics. But, in the meantime, the attack of Corona has also created panic in this great sports event. Corona was detected in the Paris Olympics when a British swimmer was found to be Corona positive, since then Corona has been confirmed in 40 athletes.
The WHO has made it clear that the COVID-19 virus is still spreading and all countries need to strengthen their response systems. Many prominent athletes have also fallen victim to the virus. British swimmer Adam Peaty, who won a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke, has tested positive. Apart from him, Australian athlete Lani Pallister also fell ill and was ruled out of the women’s 1500m freestyle.
Widespread impact of the pandemic
WHO pandemic director Maria Van Kerkhove said data from 84 countries shows that SARS-CoV-2 cases are accelerating. According to wastewater monitoring, the spread of the virus may be two to 20 times more than the reported cases. Van Kerkhove said that as the virus continues to change and evolve, we are at risk of more severe cases.
Maria Van Kerkhove also said that higher circulation is not normal for respiratory viruses, which tend to increase in circulation during the colder months. The WHO official also said that many countries have experienced a rise in COVID-19 cases seasonally. With several athletes testing positive, Kerkhove said she is not surprised as the COVID-19 virus is spreading extensively in many countries.
Closing of the Paris Olympics and the medal tally
The Summer Olympics, which began on July 26, will conclude on August 11, and cases are likely to rise further by then. Many athletes have finished their campaigns and returned to their countries.
China tops medal tally
China tops the medal tally with 22 gold medals so far. The United States is second with 21 gold medals. France and Australia also made it to the top five with 13 gold medals each. Overall, the United States has won the most medals with 79. India has won only three bronze medals so far.
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