Cool Weather Means Lower Risk of Zika Virus at Olympics (FORECAST)
With the Opening Ceremonies set to take place on Friday and the first day of competition to begin on Saturday,…
WHO Says Moving Olympics Won’t Stop Spread of Zika Virus
In an open letter sent to the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this week, a group of152 scientists (as of…
Rio Olympic Warm Up Pool Battles Mosquito Infestation In Face Of Zika
The Rio Olympic Games warm up pool is currently in the midst of a mosquito infestation, which is concerning given the spread of the Zika virus in South America.
USADA Adds Zika-Specific Anti-Doping Guidelines To Website
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has included a specific list of questions on its website pertaining to the impact of Zika on anti-doping testing results
USOC Issues Zika Letter To Prospective Olympic Athletes
The USOC has hired two specialists to assist with understanding athlete risk concerning the Zika virus, and has also issued a memo to all prospective U.S. athletes concerning outbreak concerns.
World Health Org Submits Zika Report; Kenya Ponders Olympic Withdrawal
Kenya: “We have made it clear that unless they clean the venues of this potentially dangerous disease, we will not go there. But if they assure us that things are in order and there is no risk to participants, mothers, we will go.”
USOC Denies Telling Federations To Consider Not Going To Rio
“We’re taking steps to ensure that our delegation and those affiliated with Team USA are aware of the CDC’s recommendations regarding travel to Brazil,” says USOC spokesperson Patrick Sandusky.
Marculescu: FINA Is Not Worried About The Games In Rio
Overall, FINA Executive Director Cornel Marculescu says he is “not worried” about the competition in Rio.
Spread Of Zika Virus Leads To WHO Declaring Public Health Emergency
Due to the ‘explosive spreading’ of the Zika virus throughout Latin America, where reported cases number in the four million range this year alone, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health state of emergency.
01/28/16 In Briefs: Oak Park and River Forest Pool Update, Rio News
The latest precautionary steps to prevent the spread of the zika virus within Rio is included in this edition of In Briefs.
Warning To 2016 Rio Spectators: No Hospital Beds Available
Read about the latest issue facing the 2016 Olympic Games host.
