The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, which officially began on February 6, has raised concerns over the potential spread of norovirus after several Finnish ice hockey players tested positive. The issue originated from a preliminary league match between Finland and Canada on February 5, which led to multiple infections in the Finnish team, prompting a postponement of the match scheduled for February 12. Finnish General Manager Kimmo Oikarinen confirmed that the infected players are in isolation according to the event's protocols and stated that only 14 players would be available for the upcoming game against the United States on February 7.

In addition to the Finnish team, one player from the Swiss women's ice hockey team has also been confirmed to have been infected with norovirus. During a briefing on February 7, numerous questions were raised regarding the possibility of a norovirus outbreak among competing athletes. Christophe Dubi, the IOC's director in charge of the Olympics, reassured the media by stating that there is no connection between the infections in Finland and Switzerland, relying on reports from the medical team at the athletes' village.

In light of these developments, Dubi urged the media to refrain from sensationalizing the situation, emphasizing the need for responsible reporting amid ongoing worries about athlete safety and health during the Olympic Games. The Milan-Cortina Olympics is scheduled to run from February 6 to February 22, 2026, and the latest updates regarding health and safety measures are closely monitored as the games progress.