That’s the percentage of Olympic and Paralympic athletes that are estimated to be vaccinated against Covid-19, the IOC projected in June. Breakthrough infections are possible if rare, however, meaning Olympic athletes may test positive for Covid-19—and have—even if they’re vaccinated. Other than Eaker, it is so far unclear if the other athletes were vaccinated against Covid-19. According to Olympic organizers, 55 people affiliated with the Olympics had tested positive for Covid-19 as of Sunday, though only four were athletes. Further ReadingU.S. Olympic Gymnast One Of Growing Number Of Tokyo 2020 Athletes To Test Positive For Covid-19 (Forbes)Tokyo Olympics Troubles: First Athletes Test Positive Inside Olympic Village (Forbes)'I'm definitely going to get that': Vaccines not required, most USOPC athletes still eager for shots (USA Today)I.O.C.

Source: Forbes July 19, 2021 20:03 UTC