The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics were meant to be a celebration of athletic excellence, but instead, they became a stage for a new COVID-19 outbreak. As the world watched, more than 40 athletes across various sports tested positive for the virus, bringing back memories of the pandemic’s peak and raising fresh concerns about global health.
COVID-19 made an unexpected and unwelcome return to the world stage during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The virus, which had been largely under control in many parts of the world, saw a resurgence, especially in Europe. This new wave hit the Olympics hard, with numerous athletes testing positive, including stars like British swimmer Adam Peaty and Australian water polo players.
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