Brazil has no plans to cancel Games

Brazilian organizers have reiterated they have no intention of canceling the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of the outbreak of the Zika virus, with Sports Minister George Hilton saying the topic "is not in discussion".

Hilton issued a statement on Thursday saying he "lamented material and opinions in the press" speculating South America's first Olympics might be called off.

"The Brazilian government is fully committed to ensure that the 2016 Rio Games take place in an atmosphere of security and tranquility," Hilton wrote.