Beijing: Claiming that it had secured a “strategic victory” in the fight against COVID-19 at home and put in place an “efficient and effective” epidemic prevention and control system, China today expressed confidence that it will overcome the challenges posed by Omicron and deliver a “streamlined, safe and splendid” 2022 Winter Olympic Games for the world. The Winter Olympics begin on February 4, 2022.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told media persons here that the Beijing Organising Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG) was in close communication with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to ensure sound epidemic prevention and control work based on scientific analysis and in light of the changing situation.
Recently, the IOC, the IPC and the Beijing 2022 published the second edition of the Beijing 2022 Playbooks. Wenbin claimed the epidemic control measures outlined in the Playbooks are formulated in accordance with the latest COVID-19 scientific research, expert opinions and the experience of other international competitions.
“These countermeasures are aimed to effectively reduce the risk of COVID-19; ensure the safety of and convenience for athletes and all Olympic and Paralympic participants during the Beijing 2022 Games; and protect the health and safety of the local population. We hope everyone can strictly abide by the Playbooks,” he said.
– global bihari bureau
