IOC issues Zika guidelines as price tag rises for Rio 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued guidance to National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and sports federations concerning the Zika virus affecting 2016 Olympic Games host nation Brazil, while it has been disclosed that the price tag for Rio de Janeiro’s event has risen by R$400m (€90.3m/$97.8m) since August.

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