"We feel that the risk of Zika infection is low for an individual, and it is manageable," Margaret Chan, director general of the world health body, told reporters in the Chinese capital. Nearly half a million people are expected to visit for the Games, many from the United States. There was a case of a lady passing the disease to a man, so it can go both directions. "When you go to Brazil, to Rio, practice safe sex, please use condoms," she added. "Of course, we also have learnt from the latest evidence it’s not just infected men who can pass the disease to their sex partners.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 29, 2016 08:48 UTC