Countermeasures to reduce the risk of infections at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games—A balancing act  

作　　者：Marcel Jooste Martin Schwellnus 

机构地区：[1]Sport,Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute(SEMLI),Faculty of Health Sciences,University of Pretoria,Pretoria 0083,South Africa [2]Section Sports Medicine,Faculty of Health Sciences,University of Pretoria,Pretoria 0083,South Africa [3]IOC Research Centre of South Africa,Pretoria 0083,South Africa

出　　处：《Journal of Sport and Health Science》2024年第6期722-725,共4页运动与健康科学（英文）

摘　　要：The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a global celebration of athletic dedication and achievement,bringing together athletes and spectators from around the world.However,such large gatherings present public health challenges for the Organizing Committees and local governments.As highlighted by the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic,these events are associated with an increased risk of transmission of infections,which can significantly impact the health and well-being of athletes and attendees.Prioritizing the health and safety of athletes,officials and spectators is fundamental to ensure the successful hosting of the Games.Therefore,it is essential to design and implement comprehensive countermeasures to mitigate the risk of an infectious disease outbreak among participants but also to the residents of the host city.

关 键 词：GATHERING bringing INFECTIONS 

分 类 号：R184[医药卫生—流行病学] G811.21[医药卫生—公共卫生与预防医学] G811.228[文化科学—体育学]