Even with the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics about to begin, a small Covid-19 outbreak among athletes serves as a reminder that the pandemic is not over.
Five members of the Australian women’s Olympic water polo team have tested positive for Covid-19, but most are feeling well enough to compete.
While the situation is much different than the 2020 Tokyo Games, with fewer restrictions and testing, Covid-19 remains a threat.
The pandemic’s impact has decreased globally thanks to vaccinations and increased immunity, but it’s important to remember that the virus is still circulating.