Beijing Winter Olympics: IOC to require 21-day quarantine for unvaccinated athletes


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Athletes, staff members and journalists at the 2022 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games who have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus will be required to quarantine for three weeks, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) outlined in its newly-published "playbooks ." Why it matters: The quarantine period is longer than the Games themselves, meaning vaccinations or an earlier arrival date will be required to participate in or cover the Games. In order to avoid the quarantine, people will be required to be fully vaccinated 14 days before their arrival in China. Daily COVID-19 tests will also be required regardless of...