"
There will certainly be infections and it is possible that a small-scale outbreak of contamination will occur,
" Huang Chun, responsible for controlling the spread of the virus during the Beijing Winter Olympics, said at a report. information meeting.
According to him, the event presents a "
very high risk of transmission
".
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China has adopted a “zero Covid” strategy since the middle of last year: strict border restrictions, localized confinements, long quarantines and population tracing.
She thus officially succeeded in keeping infection rates very low.
China has reinforced already very strict measures in anticipation of the arrival of thousands of foreign athletes for the Olympics.
The capital Beijing now requires negative Covid tests for all visitors and limits flights from other cities.
In addition to the mandatory vaccinations before landing in China, all athletes must undergo daily screening tests.
Officials further urged athletes to recall the Covid-19 vaccine.
Athletes who test positive will not be allowed to participate in the Games.