WHO warns of ”spread of coronavirus”... 40 athletes at Paris Olympics ”positive”

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that "COVID-19 virus infection has been spreading for the past few months." More than 40 athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have tested positive for the virus.
Maria Van Kerkhove, technical director of the WHO, said at a press conference held at the United Nations Geneva office on the 6th (local time) that "the percentage of positive results based on the number of COVID-19 tests is not known.
"The positivity rate has been increasing for several weeks," Van Kerkhove said. "The positivity rates reported by countries vary from region to region, but average more than 10%," he said. "In Europe, the positivity rate is
"We have learned that at least 40 athletes at the Paris Olympics have tested positive," he said, adding, "We are working with French authorities to take measures to prevent the spread of the virus."
"We are taking precautions and many people are wearing masks on the field."