The World Anti-Doping Agency is actively responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as it relates to the Global Anti-Doping Program. Below will capture all of our updates and resources for athletes and other members of the anti-doping community during, what is, a rapidly evolving situation. Athletes are also encouraged to follow updates by the International Olympic Committee on its dedicated section within Athlete 365. For general updates related to COVID-19, we would refer all to the World Health Organization.
- 14 December 2021: WADA updates its COVID-19 Testing Guidance for Anti-Doping Organization
- 9 July 2021: WADA postpones Global Education Conferences in Australia and France to 2022 and 2024
- 16 June 2021: WADA announces further rise in global testing figures in lead-up to Tokyo 2020
- 6 May 2021: WADA publishes global testing figures showing return to normal levels despite COVID-19
- 23 February 2021: WADA updates Question and Answer document for athletes related to anti-doping and COVID-19
- 11 December 2020: WADA clarifies position on COVID-19 vaccines
- 25 November 2020: WADA updates its COVID-19 testing guidance for Anti-Doping Organizations
- 16 November 2020: WADA publishes ADO survey outcomes concerning impact of COVID-19 on anti-doping programs worldwide
- 3 November 2020: WADA postpones 2021 Annual Symposium due to ongoing uncertainty linked to COVID-19
- 9 September 2020: New WADA Strategic Testing Group reviews the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to be ready for future similar crises
- 5 June 2020: WADA publishes ADO Guidance for Remote Education Programs in light of COVID-19
- 27 May 2020: WADA postpones its Global Education Conference to 2021 due to COVID-19
- 25 May 2020: WADA publishes updated Question and Answer document for athletes related to COVID-19
- 6 May 2020: WADA updates its COVID-19 guidance for Anti-Doping Organizations
- 23 March 2020: WADA responds to athlete queries concerning anti-doping in light of COVID-19
- 20 March 2020: WADA updates its COVID-19 guidance for Anti-Doping Organizations
- 6 March 2020: WADA monitors integrity of anti-doping testing worldwide in light of the Covid-19 virus
- 28 February 2020: WADA cancels 2020 Annual Symposium in light of Coronavirus
- 21 February 2020: WADA update regarding testing of Chinese athletes in light of coronavirus