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 An outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, linked to numerous
cases of the microcephaly birth defect in Brazil, has spread in
Latin America and the Caribbean, causing panic and leading some
athletes to consider whether to attend the Games.
"It is worrying, really concerning," Ennis-Hill told the Daily
Telegraph. "I have to make sure I understand what's happening and
what the risks are. It's something I have to be on top of."
Ennis-Hill, who won the heptathlon world title in Beijing last
August, 13 months after giving birth to her son Reggie, said she
wanted more children and was constantly monitoring updates from the
British Olympic Association (BOA).
"I am receiving updates from the BOA and seeking as many bits of
advice as I can get. Things are changing constantly," she added.
The athlete said she wanted to take her son to Rio for what will be
her final Olympics but would delay making a decision until she had
considered all the risks.
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"It will be a late call," she added. "I want to be able to compete
in a state of mind where I don't have to worry about whether he's OK
or whether he's safe. I will have to decide closer to the time, once
we have got a feeling for everything."
The Rio Olympics take place from Aug. 5-21.
(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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