An American Olympic female gymnast tested positive for the coronavirus while training in Japan for the upcoming competitions. The gymnast was described as an American teenager but was not initially identified by name, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported Monday, citing Olympic officials in Inzai. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said it was an alternate who tested positive. A simple coronavirus test and a subsequent PCR test over the weekend reportedly came back with positive results. WCMH-TV later reported, citing her coach, it was Kara Eaker who tested positive.

Source: Fox News July 19, 2021 11:48 UTC