Winter Olympics in doubt as cases rise

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The Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place in three weeks, but a recent rise in COVID cases is raising concerns and uncertainty over the event.

China is battling multiple outbreaks in different cities, and over 20 million people are in some form of lockdown, with many residents banned from even leaving their homes.

The International Olympic Committee has assured public safety protocols will be in place for the Games, and Beijing officials are saying they are increasing preventative measures.

 

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At least China doesn't have a public health disaster like US, UK, Australia.....

I'm sure china won't cancel visa of unvaccinated athletes it's bad publicity something Australia doesn't quite understand

Given China created covid these games should be cancelled.

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