Zika Virus In Rio Olympics

As the Rio Olympics were approaching fairly quick, millions of people from all over questioned if Rio was safe enough for athletes to compete. Of course, those who are involved with running the Olympics do what they have to keep athletes safe. However, there was a problem evolving that is arguably not under human control. This problem is known as the Zika virus. The trending Zika virus is so big that it is still being discussed during till this day during the Rio Olympics. What makes the fatal virus so scary is the fact that it is carried by mosquitoes. These insects are free and fly around in places with a warm climate like Rio. The health organizations involved can do as much as they can to protect the athletes and fans, but it is very hard to keep out flying insects. And once someone contracts the virus, there is so many things that can go wrong. The Zika virus puts the Rio Olympics in danger because there are no symptoms when it is captured, mosquitoes thrive in warm climate, and blood transfusions may be necessary. …show more content…
This means that it would be hard for security to create a sense of urgency for everyone in attendance. A small delay in the delivery of the news that Zika has spread can change the life of many fans and athletes. Not only is the virus fatal, but it can also cause problems for innocent children. Zika can be transmitted sexually, which means if a woman contracts Zika then becomes pregnant her child can very well have the virus also. It would be hard to intercept these problem because of the lack of symptoms for Zika. In addition to the lack of symptoms being a problem, the climate is also another big