Olympic officials publish coronavirus rules for Beijing Winter Games

Beijing Olympic organizers published the strict coronavirus guidelines on Monday for everyone involved in the 2022 Winter Games, with freedom of movement severely limited. The two-week Beijing Games are scheduled to open February 4. The Paralympics will be held a month later. The detailed manuals for athletes, officials, media and helpers include daily coronavirus tests, a strict mask requirement out of competition and movement only allowed between accommodation and Olympic facilities. Foreign participants must be fully vaccinated at least two weeks before entering China to avoid a three-week quarantine upon arrival. Following criticism of quarantine hotels for athletes who tested…