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Athletes not canceling Olympic participation despite Zika outbreak
Feb 13, 2016
International athletes set to compete in an Olympic diving test event in Rio next week, have NOT canceled participation due to the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil.
Organizers say the athletes have merely expressed concern, but have been given advice on how to proceed.
This, as Rio's Mayor says the city is pulling out all stops to ensure the safety of athletes at the world's biggest sporting event, which will kick off in August.
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