Zika no threat to Rio video games, German Olympic physician says

The unfold of the Zika virus in Brazil desires to be monitored however is not a risk to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Germany's leader Olympic medical doctor said on Wednesday.

The German Olympic sports Confederation's main health practitioner, Bernd Wolfarth, told Reuters, but, it was as much as the athletes themselves whether or not they attended.

"other than the truth athletes determine for themselves and freely whether or not they will compete or now not, one need to now follow the improvement (of the virus) very carefully," he stated.

The mosquito-borne virus, which is sizable in Brazil and has been linked to birth defects, has induced problem among athletes and sports activities officials around the world as they prepare for the Aug. five-21 games in Rio de Janeiro.

Kenya precipitated a stir on Tuesday while the pinnacle of its Olympics committee said the crew may withdraw from the Rio games because of Zika, but officers stated later it became too soon to determine on the effect of the virus.

earlier on Wednesday, Toni Minichiello, the instruct of reining heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill, said Britain must move its education camp for the Rio video games outside Brazil and that he would no longer encourage his client to protect her name.there is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, so preventing the outbreak is targeted on removing mosquito populations and preventing mosquito bites.