U.S. women’s gymnastics team members test positive for coronavirus

Less than a week ago Tokyo Olympics Coming soon, a member of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team tested positive coronavirus.

Although the identity of the athlete has not been made public, the U.S. Olympic Committee and Paralympic Committee confirmed on Monday, July 19, that the player is an alternate player. “The health and safety of our athletes, coaches and staff is our top priority,” the committee said in a statement, passing USA Today“We can confirm that a substitute member of the women’s rhythmic gymnastics team tested positive for COVID-19. According to local regulations and agreements, the athlete has been transferred to a hotel for isolation. Out of respect for personal privacy, we cannot provide this. There will be more information.”

According to officials, the gymnast was training in Narita, about 35 miles from Tokyo, when she tested positive.

“After reviewing the implementation of the COVID agreement with members of the delegation, the local government determined that the affected substitute athlete and another substitute athlete will be subject to additional isolation restrictions,” the American Gymnastics Association told E! News. “Therefore, on Monday, the Olympic athletes moved to separate accommodation and separate training facilities as originally planned, and will continue to prepare for the Olympics. The entire delegation continues to be vigilant and will maintain strict regulations during Tokyo.”