The USOPC regulations state that from November 1, all athletes, employees, contractors and others with access to the facility's facilities must be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
By December 1, the obligation will be extended to all members of the various Team USA delegations and to young hopefuls promised to participate in the future Olympics.
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The health and well-being of our Olympic and Paralympic community continues to be a top priority. This will increase our ability to create a safe and productive environment for athletes and Team USA staff, and will allow us to restore consistency in planning and event preparation and to provide optimal service to athletes,
”said indicated the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
During the Tokyo Summer Olympics, the USOPC did not require its members to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
About 100 of the 613 athletes defending the American colors went to Japan without being vaccinated.
Among them, American swimmer Michael Andrew, who was criticized during the Games for not wearing a mask during his interactions with the media.
Former US Olympic swimmer Maya DiRado has accused Andrew of endangering his pool partners by refusing to be vaccinated.
The International Olympic Committee does not impose compulsory vaccination for athletes involved in its events.
The USOPC said it would review immunization exemptions on a case-by-case basis.
Unvaccinated people who would benefit from it would then have to undergo a daily Covid-19 test, paid for by the authority.
