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In a statement, the Committee concluded that there is a "very low risk of further international spread of Zika virus" as a result of the Olympic and Paralympic Games which are being held in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, this summer.
This is because the sporting event will be taking place during the Brazilian winter when the intensity of viruses, such as dengue and Zika, will be minimal.
However, the statement added that it is intensifying vector-control measures in and around the venues for the Games "which should further reduce the risk of transmission."
The WHO also reaffirmed that there is no need to move the Olympics from Rio de Janeiro, or to postpone or cancel them. The organisation also repeated earlier advice against imposing any travel or trade restrictions on areas affected by the virus.
Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes. Last year, the outbreak began in Brazil, but since then more than 60 countries and territories have continuing transmission. Zika has been linked to a number of birth defects, including microcephaly.
(JP)
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Risk Of Zika Virus Spreading 'Is Very Low' – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the risk of Zika virus spreading throughout the globe as a result of the upcoming Olympics is "very low".In a statement, the Committee concluded that there is a "very low risk of further international spread of Zika virus" as a result of the Olympic and Paralympic Games which are being held in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, this summer.
This is because the sporting event will be taking place during the Brazilian winter when the intensity of viruses, such as dengue and Zika, will be minimal.
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However, the statement added that it is intensifying vector-control measures in and around the venues for the Games "which should further reduce the risk of transmission."
The WHO also reaffirmed that there is no need to move the Olympics from Rio de Janeiro, or to postpone or cancel them. The organisation also repeated earlier advice against imposing any travel or trade restrictions on areas affected by the virus.
Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes. Last year, the outbreak began in Brazil, but since then more than 60 countries and territories have continuing transmission. Zika has been linked to a number of birth defects, including microcephaly.
(JP)
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