TORONTO (Reuters) – All Canadian athletes competing at this year’s Tokyo Olympics will have access to COVID-19 vaccines before they head to the global event, the Canadian Olympic Committee’s (COC) chief medical officer said on Friday.
COVID-19 vaccinations are not mandatory to compete in the July 23-Aug. 8 Games but they are recommended. COC Chief Medical Officer Mike Wilkinson said the pace of Canada’s vaccine rollout will allow the Tokyo-bound delegation to be vaccinated on time without jumping any queues.-- More...