Effect Of Coronavirus On Sports Analysed By An Olympic Doctor

Though the Summer Games in Tokyo are expected to go on as scheduled, “it is a dynamically changing situation,” said Jonathan Finnoff, the new chief medical officer for Team U.S.A.

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Effect Of Coronavirus On Sports Analysed By An Olympic Doctor
Though the Summer Games in Tokyo are expected to go on as scheduled, “it is a dynamically changing situation,” said Jonathan Finnoff, the new chief medical officer for Team U.S.A.


Jonathan Finnoff became the chief medical officer of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee in January, taking on a job that typically focuses on the sports-related injuries and risks of athletes who represent the country at international competitions.

Lately, though, his job has been primarily about the coronavirus and the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where competition is scheduled to begin on July 22. Stakeholders in the Games — athletes, coaches, sponsors, fans who have bought tickets — want to know what to expect, what the risks are of athletic competition, even whether to avoid the customary postgame handshake with an opponent.

Effect Of Coronavirus On Sports Analysed By An Olympic Doctor

Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, said last week that plans were continuing for the Games to go on as scheduled, and for now, Dr. Finnoff has offered largely common-sense advice: Wash your hands often. Avoid contact with someone exhibiting symptoms. Hand sanitizer and disinfectants can help.

What are those recommendations?
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