January 30, 2016 12:17 PM

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Olympic venues will be inspected daily in summer's Games in Rio in an attempt to minimise impact of Zika virus

Olympic venues will be inspected daily in the lead-up to and during this summer's Games in Rio in an attempt to minimise the impact of the Zika virus. An outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease has caused growing concern in Brazil and abroad. The International Olympic Committee said it is in close contact with Rio organisers. The British Olympic Association and British Paralympic Association are monitoring developments.The Olympics open on August 5 and close on August 21.

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