The International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee and the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee released the second edition of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Olympic and Paralympic Epidemic Prevention Manual (hereinafter referred to as the "Epidemic Prevention Manual") on the 13th, which adds information of concern to stakeholders and makes the formulation of epidemic prevention principles more transparent.
December 12, 2021, Beijing, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics preview, the Bird's Nest, Linglong Tower light show lit up the night sky
The second edition of the Epidemic Prevention Manual complements the first edition of the manual and provides more detailed information on vaccination, customs entry requirements, air ticket booking, pre-departure testing, Winter Olympics, and closed-loop management. The manual also includes a "Precautions" section to help guide stakeholders through each stage of the event.
Christopher Durby, Executive Director of the IOC Olympic Division, said: "Together with the International Paralympic Committee and the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee, we worked closely with the world's top experts in the field of health and sports event delivery to finalize the necessary epidemic prevention and control measures to ensure the safe and successful hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. By creating a safe environment, the Beijing Winter Olympics will create a unique time-of-event experience designed to help athletes focus on sports, which is the most essential element of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. ”
Water atomization disinfection robot inside the National Gymnasium, a winter Olympic venue, Beijing, December 2, 2021. The water atomization disinfection robot adopts the method of ultrasonic atomization to atomize the disinfectant into tiny particles with an average particle size of less than 10 microns, sprayed in the air, which has a good disinfection effect and is more suitable for the disinfection of indoor confined spaces.
The second edition of the Epidemic Prevention Handbook adds information of interest to various stakeholders and feedback from a number of briefings since October, in this way to make the formulation of epidemic prevention principles more transparent and ensure that all participants are aware of the specific rules they need to follow by participating in the development process.
Han Zirong, full-time vice chairman and secretary general of the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, said: "After full consultation and extensive discussion, the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee, the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee jointly formulated the second edition of the Epidemic Prevention Manual on the basis of refining and improving the first edition of the Epidemic Prevention Manual. We believe that these measures can effectively reduce the risk of the epidemic, not only ensure the safe and convenient participation of athletes and all Olympic-related personnel in training, competitions and work, but also protect the health and safety of the Chinese people. I hope that everyone can strictly abide by it and work together to dedicate a simple, safe and wonderful Olympic event to the world. ”
In the coming weeks, the IOC, the International Paralympic Committee and the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee will continue to hold a series of briefings to provide further policy information. In view of the constant changes in the global epidemic situation, additional epidemic prevention measures will be taken in a timely manner before and when necessary during the game to ensure the safety of all Olympic-related personnel and local people.