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Jordan Spieth unsure about taking part in Rio
The golfer is the highest-ranked golfer left in the field after number one Jason Day withdrew on Tuesday.
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Olympics: World No.1 golfer Day withdraws over Zika fears
Controversy over the 5 to 21 August Games has grown as more about the disease becomes known.
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Golfer Grace pulls out of Olympics due to Zika
SA's Branden Grace joined a growing list of leading golfers withdrawing from the Rio Olympics on Friday.
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Zika fears 'prompt rise in abortion alternatives'
A study reveals pregnant women in Latin America have increasingly sought abortion pills online.
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McIlroy withdraws from Rio Games over Zika fears
Golf star Rory McIlroy is unwilling to risk contracting the Zika virus at the upcoming Olympic Games.
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Congo declares yellow fever epidemic, 1,000 suspected cases
Health Minister Felix Kabange says only seven of the proven cases are indigenous to the country.
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LG Electronics sells mosquito-repelling TV in India
The TV emits ultrasonic waves which are inaudible to humans, but cause mosquitoes to fly away.
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No birth defects seen in babies exposed to Zika late in pregnancy
The mosquito-borne Zika virus has been shown to attack foetal brain cells and cause microcephaly.
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Golfers at US Open play waiting game over Zika
Earlier this month, world number one Jason Day expressed doubts over the Summer Olympics in Brazil.
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Slovenia confirms first case of Zika virus
It said the infection did not present any risk to public health in Slovenia.
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Long jump champ Rutherford freezes sperm amid Zika fears
Rutherford’s partner says they've taken the precaution because they want to have more children.
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New research finds low risk of Zika virus at Olympics
The WHO has called a meeting of its Zika experts to evaluate the transmission risk posed by the Olympics.
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WHO emergency panel to meet in June on Zika & Olympics
A spokesman for Rio 2016 said they continue to follow WHO recommendations on Zika.
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US cyclist withdraws from Olympics citing Zika concern
Tejay Van Garderen has a pregnant wife at home and was not willing to take the risk.
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Rory McIlroy plays down Zika impact on Rio decision
The Northern Irishman has suggested the dangers of contracting Zika could affect his decision to play.
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Brazil lifts visa requirements for Australia, Canada, Japan & US
The tourism ministry has announced it will open its doors to tourists from the four countries.
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Sascoc aware of concerns around Zika ahead of Olympic Games
Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy says his organisation will take guidance from the Health Department.
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WHO advises eight weeks of safe sex after return from Zika areas
The recommendation comes after scientists found the virus lingers longer than previously thought in blood.
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OPINION: We need to fight Zika the way governments fight terror
Grey Frandsen says Americans have so far treated the Zika virus as a foreign problem.
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WHO rejects call for Olympics to be moved due to Zika
The WHO said having the Games in Rio as planned would “not significantly alter” the spread of Zika.
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Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika
More than 100 medical experts fear the event could speed up the spread of the Zika virus around the world.
