Medalist and Johns Hopkins Asst. Professor Tara Kirk Sell on Olympics

The video discusses the unique challenges of hosting the Olympics during a pandemic, focusing on safety measures like testing and empty stands. It highlights past issues with transportation and testing bottlenecks, offering solutions for current games. The risk of COVID-19 spread is addressed, with measures like rapid testing and isolation emphasized. The global perspective on COVID-19 trends is discussed, along with the message of moving forward while acknowledging ongoing challenges. Finally, the psychological impact on athletes due to the lack of crowds is examined.

What concerns are raised about the potential for the Olympics to become a super spreader event?

In what ways do the current circumstances highlight the ongoing battle against COVID-19?