The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced a new policy on Wednesday requiring American athletes competing at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to be fully vaccinated against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. According to a statement, all staff members, athletes, and contractors have to be fully vaccinated against the CCP virus by the start of November. The organization added that the measure will also be applied to “all Team USA delegation members or hopefuls for future Games,” who will have to show proof of vaccination by Dec. 1, or be granted an exemption as a condition of participation. The United States is expected to send around 240 athletes to the Winter Olympics, though the mandate will impact anyone with hopes of making the final squad. “The health and well-being of our Olympic and Paralympic community continue to be a top priority,” the organization said. “This step will increase our …