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Athletes in Rio stay inside, slather on repellent for Zika
What a nightmare for the athletes and visitors going to the Olympics
Athletes in Rio stay inside, slather on repellent for Zika
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Aline Silva has had the dengue fever twice, and she's not taking any chances with the Zika virus.Several non-Brazilian athletes talked about slathering on mosquito repellent, staying in their hotel rooms and away from the water and the beaches in order to avoid mosquitoes.
Brazil is an epicenter of the rapidly spreading Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease that Brazilian scientists say is linked to a rare birth defect."For me it's very worrying," said Silva, who said she applies repellent about every 90 minutes when she's away from home.
"Really, the biggest problem is in training and competing — when I can't use it (repellent)," she said. "I have had dengue twice, so I am aware about all of this. Maybe I am more worried than most."Asked if other Brazilian athletes were concerned about Zika, Silva replied: "Yes, of course."
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Re: Athletes in Rio stay inside, slather on repellent for Zika
The bigger worry is likely that this will keep tourists and visitors away from Brazil as a destination especially for the Summer Olympics.
"Do not confuse motion and progress, A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress"