As of 6 August 2024, WHO’s event-based surveillance system, which scans reports from media and other verified sources, had reported that at least 40 Olympic athletes had tested positive for COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses.
We are clarifying remarks WHO made to the media on 6 August indicating that at least 40 athletes had tested positive for COVID-19. We apologize for the confusion.
WHO has been working closely with the International Olympic Committee and the Government of France to protect the health and well-being of the 10,714 athletes, as well as spectators, during the Games.
