Unvaccinated Swimmer Michael Andrew's Mask Refusal At Olympics Prompts U.S. Review
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The athlete was called out by USA Today for failing to wear a face covering in the mixed interview zone. All other U.S. swimmers reportedly have followed...
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is reviewing U.S. swimmer Michael Andrew’s refusal to wear a mask during interviews with reporters Friday at the Tokyo Olympics, USA Today reported. The newspaper, which called Andrew the “highest profile unvaccinated American Olympian,” reported the swimmer’s failure to wear a mask in the indoor mixed interview zone to authorities. U.S. officials acknowledged Andrew’s behavior was a “violation” of COVID-19 protocols and began a review. USA Today columnist Christine Brennan said other U.S. swimmers have worn masks, except when the athletes competed or posed briefly for photos during the medal ceremonies.More Related News