Seven members of Japan’s World Athletics Championships team, including two marathon runners, have tested positive for Covid-19, according to organizers on Sartuday.
A joint statement from World Athletics, the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and local organisers said the outbreak had hit endurance athletes and staff at the championships in Oregon.
Two marathon runners, four support staff members, and the team’s head coach all tested positive.
The identities of those implicated were not revealed.
According to the statement, the seven people have already been quarantined and will remain so for the next five days.
“Steps are being taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19 both within the Japanese delegation as well as amongst all the teams present for the Championships,” the statement said.
