Rory McIlroy Says He Won’t Attend Olympics Over Zika Concerns

[Acebb]

I wouldn't go either:

The golfer Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday that he would skip the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro because of concerns about the Zika virus, becoming the highest-profile athlete yet to withdraw over the health scare.

His decision is a major blow for the Olympics, and not simply because he is a former world No. 1 and winner of four majors. McIlroy, 27, the highest-ranked European in the world at No. 4, was one of the few high-profile golfers who seemed committed to competing in Rio. He had gone to the trouble of getting his shots, no small inconvenience as they left his shoulder numb, he said, making it uncomfortable to swing a golf club for two days.

 

[Acebb]

By the way, the Olympic authorities identified this hospital as one to be used in emergencies:

Gunmen Storm Brazil Hospital; 1 Dead, 2 Wounded in Shootout



A group of heavily armed men stormed a Rio de Janeiro hospital Sunday to free a suspected drug trafficker, sparking a shootout with officers that left a patient dead and a nurse and an off-duty policeman wounded.

The attack took place at Hospital Souza Aguiar, one of the medical facilities recommended for tourists seeking emergency treatment during the upcoming Olympic Games.

At least five attackers stormed the hospital before dawn and freed the 28-year-old suspect, who was being treated for a gunshot wound, Rio police said in a statement. As many as 15 other gunmen were outside during the attack, witnesses told police.

Stop-SS--

 

[MattyMatt]

Smart man!

 

[JustinCruise]

don't blame him one bit

Third world pos country

 

[StevieRay]

don't blame him one bit

Third world pos country

Why would anyone take a chance? Especially professional golfers that make millions and can buy a gold medal

 

[KingEleven]

you guys stole all my answers.

 

[Enfuego]

For those of you saying he's making the right choice, do you know what the Zika does to you? Essentially, you'll feel like you have a hangover for a few days. Fucking suck it up Rory. 80% of infected people never feel a thing.

Symptoms of Zika virus infection are usually mild. Eighty percent of people who become infected never have symptoms. In those who do, the most common Zika virus symptoms are fever and rash; it can also cause muscle and joint pain, headache, pain behind the eyes, and conjunctivitis (itchy, red eyes), according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Health experts at the WHO Regional Office for the Americas note that symptoms generally last two to seven days. Rare complications can include internal bleeding, which caused the first U.S. Zika-related death in Puerto Rico, in April.

No effective treatment is available for Zika infection, but over-the-counter fever or pain medication can be helpful for symptom relief.

 

[KingEleven]

For those of you saying he's making the right choice, do you know what the Zika does to you? Essentially, you'll feel like you have a hangover for a few days. Fucking suck it up Rory. 80% of infected people never feel a thing.

Symptoms of Zika virus infection are usually mild. Eighty percent of people who become infected never have symptoms. In those who do, the most common Zika virus symptoms are fever and rash; it can also cause muscle and joint pain, headache, pain behind the eyes, and conjunctivitis (itchy, red eyes), according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Health experts at the WHO Regional Office for the Americas note that symptoms generally last two to seven days. Rare complications can include internal bleeding, which caused the first U.S. Zika-related death in Puerto Rico, in April.

No effective treatment is available for Zika infection, but over-the-counter fever or pain medication can be helpful for symptom relief.

I'll have what En Fuego is drinking tonight!

cheersgif

 

[JustinCruise]

For those of you saying he's making the right choice, do you know what the Zika does to you? Essentially, you'll feel like you have a hangover for a few days. Fucking suck it up Rory. 80% of infected people never feel a thing.

Symptoms of Zika virus infection are usually mild. Eighty percent of people who become infected never have symptoms. In those who do, the most common Zika virus symptoms are fever and rash; it can also cause muscle and joint pain, headache, pain behind the eyes, and conjunctivitis (itchy, red eyes), according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Health experts at the WHO Regional Office for the Americas note that symptoms generally last two to seven days. Rare complications can include internal bleeding, which caused the first U.S. Zika-related death in Puerto Rico, in April.

No effective treatment is available for Zika infection, but over-the-counter fever or pain medication can be helpful for symptom relief.

you're kidding right.


I'm sure he's not worried about the symptoms on himself Enfuego. The concern is passing it to a female through sex. Especially if you and your wife-girlfriend is wanting to try to have kids soon


With all due respect, that was one of the worst posts in the history of the Rx.

 

[Greenbacks]

 

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

Zika is the least of problems in Brazil....Security and safety of athletes very concerning...

 

[Enfuego]

you're kidding right.


I'm sure he's not worried about the symptoms on himself Enfuego. The concern is passing it to a female through sex. Especially if you and your wife-girlfriend is wanting to try to have kids soon


With all due respect, that was one of the worst posts in the history of the Rx.

Well, according to the CDC, this is undetermined yet.

 

[Acebb]

For those of you saying he's making the right choice, do you know what the Zika does to you?

...

No effective treatment is available for Zika infection, but over-the-counter fever or pain medication can be helpful for symptom relief.

sign me up coach!!

 

[JustinCruise]

Zika is the least of problems in Brazil....Security and safety of athletes very concerning...

this too

many already being robbed at gunpoint

 

[SunDodger]

Why is golf an Olympic event?

The Olympics suck because there are far too many sports that should not be a part of it.

 

[StevieRay]

Maybe Rory bought insurance on his trip so he will get refunded

 

[devocr]

Maybe he doesn't want to get Olympic tested for PED's.

Don't think Zika should be a major concern for a young healthy person.

 

[pocketrockets]

you're kidding right.


I'm sure he's not worried about the symptoms on himself Enfuego. The concern is passing it to a female through sex. Especially if you and your wife-girlfriend is wanting to try to have kids soon


With all due respect, that was one of the worst posts in the history of the Rx.

This clown/fraud calling others stupid. Comedy gold.

 

[GoSooners]

Strange that this virus was discovered in 1947, yet rarely showed up. But when they released genetically modified mosquitoes into Brazil in 2012 now it's widespread. Whenever humans think they can outsmart nature, they are usually wrong and make the situation 100 times worse...

 

[pocketrockets]

Strange that this virus was discovered in 1947, yet rarely showed up. But when they released genetically modified mosquitoes into Brazil in 2012 now it's widespread. Whenever humans think they can outsmart nature, they are usually wrong and make the situation 100 times worse...

+1

Monsanto unfolding in the next 10+ years, lets wait for that one.