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Should they change the Olympic game venue?

(29 Posts)
Welshwife Sat 28-May-16 19:47:29

I think it should be changed too and was surprised they didn't do it when the virus was first found to be such a nasty one. So many fit people they are putting at risk.

hildajenniJ Sat 28-May-16 19:42:24

I think they should change the venue for the Olympic Games. If I was a female athlete I would seriously consider pulling out, especially if I was planning a family in the near future. Does anybody know the long term effects, and how long the zika virus lies dormant in the body? I'd be cancelling my flight and hotel, if I had tickets for any of the events, and blow the expense.

Synonymous Sat 28-May-16 19:18:25

Yes and they should have done it quite some time ago as soon as they knew all the risks. I wouldn't want any of my family going there! It seems a most efficient way of spreading it around doesn't it! shock

whitewave Sat 28-May-16 19:14:49

Just listening to a professor on the news. Rio has the second highest incidents in Brazil. There is a form of Zika in other countries but not the nasty Brazilan sort.