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SOUTH KOREA began administering fast-track Covid-19 vaccines today to athletes, coaches and others expected to attend the Tokyo Olympics.
The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee said the first group of about 100 people received their initial doses at a state-run hospital in Seoul at the start of the country’s prioritised vaccination programme for its Olympic delegation. They will be given second shots in the coming weeks.
A total of 930 athletes, coaches, officials and other support staff will be vaccinated ahead of the Tokyo Games, which is due to open on July 23. Athletes can receive the vaccines if they have already qualified for the Olympics or are in qualifying tournaments, so some may be vaccinated but not attend the Games.
