WHO says Beijing Winter Olympics COVID plans look strong

WHO says Beijing Winter Olympics COVID plans look strong Thursday, January 06, 2022 GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Beijing’s plans to ensure next month’s 2022 Winter Olympics go ahead safely during the COVID-19 pandemic look strong, the World Health Organization said Thursday. WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan said the UN health agency had worked with the International Olympic Committee to provide technical advice on the safe hosting of the Games. “The Chinese authorities have very strict measures in place, and they’ve released a series of different playbooks. We continue to review those playbooks with the IOC,” he told a news conference….