The Rio 2016 committee said it would follow travel guidelines issued by the WHO, which had not yet recommended any restriction on travel to Brazil. The committee's spokesman said they believe colder and drier weather in August will reduce cases of Zika in Rio.
Since it appeared din Brazil in May, Zika has spread to 24 countries and territories in the Americas. Top U.S. airlines are currently promising refunds for tickets to the region.
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LocationsRIO DE JANEIRO AND RECIFE, BRAZIL
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