Noah Lyles' decision to race with Covid-19 was a risky one, experts say

US sprinter Noah Lyles admitted to participating in the men’s 200 meters at the Paris Olympics despite testing positive for Covid-19, sparking a debate about treating the virus like any other respiratory infection. The Paris 2024 committee stated that there are no specific Covid protocols in place at the Games this year. The decision to compete has largely been left up to the athletes themselves, prompting criticism from bioethicists who argue that athletes should not be allowed to compete while infected. The relaxed guidelines at the Games align with recent US CDC guidance on Covid isolation.