U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to require covid-19 vaccinations for Beijing Olympics


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Athletes who hope to compete for Team USA in the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Beijing next year will be required to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus under a new policy announced by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. U.S. athletes competing in Beijing must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1 or obtain a medical or religious exemption by then, the organization’s website states . The requirement applies to team staff members who use the organization’s facilities and training centers as well. The Olympics begin Feb. 4 — less than six months after the end of the Summer Games...