zika

If the outbreaks subsided on their own, why did the WHO use scare tactics to broadcast the non-emergency to the press? Money.

Health experts on Friday urged the World Health Organization to consider whether the Rio de Janeiro Olympics should be postponed or moved because of the Zika outbreak.

Worn by athletes during ceremonies, while training, and at the athlete’s village, the sets will be dyed with the chemicals—but the changes can only go so far because of strict performance rules and concerns.

Certain vaccine screenings have shown signs of combatting the virus, but it is unclear if they'll be effective as medication.