Risk of catching Zika during Olympics is 'almost zero,' Brazilian official says
Who:Ricardo BarrosWhen:June 11,2016
Where: Brazil
What: Brazil's health minister said that Zika virus cause zero on Rio Olympic
Brazil's new health minister stepped up the offensive to convince tourists and athletes that the risk of catching the Zika virus during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro is "almost zero."
"We are here to put at ease the minds of all residents and tourists coming to the games," Ricardo Barros said at a news conference Friday.He cited a study by Cambridge University that concluded there was only a very low chance that any of the expected 500,000 foreign tourists would get the virus.
The Zika virus was detected in Brazil last year and has since caused a huge surge in birth defects.Last month, 150 scientists and doctors posted an open letter arguing that the 2016 Summer Games should be postponed or moved.A handful of athletes have expressed concern over the virus. Some have even pulled out of the competition.
We all understand the gravity of the situation about the Zika virus,no wander there are 150 scientists and doctors posted an open letter arguing that the 2016 Summer Games should be postponed or moved,because the risk of catching the Zika virus can't be deny
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