The Czech Olympic Committee is opening up an investigation after 5 members of its delegation examined constructive for COVID-19 after arriving on the Tokyo Olympics.

On Thursday, the committee introduced that it was investigating whether or not there’s a potential hyperlink between its constitution flight to Tokyo and the studies of not everybody carrying a masks whereas on board.

In accordance with the committee, the investigation will look at “whether or not all precautions in opposition to the unfold of COVID-19 earlier than, throughout, and after the constitution flight have been complied with.”

In accordance with the Related Press, desk tennis participant Pavel Sirucek, and seashore volleyball gamers Markéta Sluková and Ondřej Perušič, have all examined constructive for the virus.

The AP reported that the gamers and two coaches are presently quarantining at a lodge.

“The scenario is critical. We have now finished our greatest to cease spreading the virus. Sadly, we didn’t keep away from sports activities tragedies. I’m deeply sorry,” Czech group chief Martin Doktor stated in an announcement.

One Czech media outlet reported that Vlastimil Voráček, one of many group medical doctors, was the primary to check constructive after the flight landed in Tokyo.

The Czech Information Company reported that Voráček just isn’t vaccinated.