China's 'zero tolerance' pandemic measures include isolating everyone associated with the Winter Games, which begin on February 4, from the general population.
COVID-19 infections at the Beijing Olympics are continuing to rise, with 34 new cases detected among athletes and Olympics-related personnel on Saturday, with the total of confirmed positive cases at 139.
The country has canceled almost all international flights, and Olympic athletes and others are having to fly directly into Beijing on charter flights. Once there, their movements are limited and they are restricted from having any contact with the public.
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