Members of the media have attended the Winter Olympics for decades, but the pandemic has prompted a change in protocols for those who cover the Games.
China has a zero-tolerance policy for COVID-19, therefore 14 days prior to travel, members of the media must start monitoring their health on an app created by the Beijing Organizing Committee.
The 72 hours before takeoff are the most crucial, as individuals are required to take another COVID-19 test. They must all fill out a form to receive a Green Health QR code, which tells the Chinese government and the Olympic organizers that you have tested negative for the virus, are fully vaccinated and are safe to attend the Games.
According to Hurtado, several individuals in white hazmat suits were waiting on the tarmac for the plane to arrive. Passengers were told that once landed, those officials would board the flight to check everyone’s temperature. However, a change of plans occurred and passengers were asked to deboard the plane first. Passengers are required to check into kiosks, which ask typical customs questions and more COVID-19 questions.a throat swab, to ensure accuracy.
NBC is sending two NBC LX reporters, Hurtado and Ekeledo, who will do the primary coverage, alongside prime-time host Mike Tirico. Tirico will be handling the coverage from Feb. 3-10, however he will then be flying to Los Angeles to do the network’s coverage of the Super Bowl. Depending on the outcome of the Super Bowl, Tirico may or may not be back for the last week of the Beijing 2022 Games.
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