IAAF says situation with stomach flu outbreak in London hotel under control

Yelena Orlova, a spokesperson for neutral athletes from Russia at the World Championships in London, said earlier that over 25 athletes from Ukraine, Germany, Estonia and other countries were affected by the virus, which is spread by aerial transmission.

According to TASS information, 26 athletes are currently in isolation wards. The German national team was affected the most and stomach flu was diagnosed with its potential medalists Robert Harting (discus throw) and David Storl (shot put).

"There have been a number of cases of gastroenteritis reported by team members residing within one of the official team hotels for the World Championships," a statement from the IAAF said.

"Those affected have been supported by both team and LOC medical staff, in addition, we have been working with Public Health England to ensure the situation is managed and contained," according to the IAAF statement. "As a result, further advice and guidelines have been issued to team doctors and support staff - standard procedure for such an occurrence where a number of teams are occupying championship accommodation."