'This isn't Tokyo': Australian Olympic officials unfazed despite COVID-19 scare

Two Australian Olympic teams have been thrown curve-balls only days before competition begins in Paris.

A member of the women's water polo team has tested positive to COVID-19, while two members of the athletics squad were isolating, but have tested negative.

In a media conference on Tuesday afternoon (AEST), chef de mission Anna Meares allayed concerns and declared Paris "is not Tokyo", in reference to the strict protocols in place at the pandemic-delayed Games in 2021.

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"This is a high-performance environment, so we are being diligent," Meares said.

"But I need to emphasis we're treating COVID no differently to other bugs like the flu – this is not Tokyo."

She said the athlete "is not particularly unwell", were still training, and would more than likely still take their place in the team when competition begins.

She said they had been moved to a single room, and close contacts were being monitored. The rest of the team had also been ordered to wear masks and practice social distancing.

In a brief statement on Tuesday night, the AOC confirmed the player would not take part in a whole-team training session.

The statement confirmed a second player had tested positive, but was still well enough to train.

Brandon Starc and Matt Denny are the two athletics members isolating.

The Australian team had taken to Paris its own medical team with in-house testing capabilities, which reduced the testing time than relying on the services provided in the village.

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"We've been able to get a really good handle on what may be going about," she explained.

"This allows our medical team to act very quickly."

Meares also praised the athlete for coming forward quickly, and following the brief they had been given on their arrival in the athletes' village.

"At the first sign of symptoms, they acted responsibly, and presented themselves to the medical team to be tested, which allowed for a quick diagnosis and treatment plan."