Paris Olympics: Fears that athletes might be infected with a disease caused by rats

ArabiaWeather - The organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have taken steps to ensure that athletes do not contract diseases linked to rat droppings.

Although the French capital is famous for its beautiful tourist attractions and delicious cuisine, it is also known for its rat infestation, and there was particular concern about the condition of the Seine River, which will host the swimming competitions, as questions were raised about its safety for swimming; Due to the presence of bacteria in rat droppings that may cause leptospirosis, according to the British newspaper “Express”.

Disease warnings

On its website, on Saturday, the newspaper warned of the seriousness of this disease, which may lead to flu-like symptoms, and in the worst cases, it can cause liver and kidney damage. Since 2015, the organizing committee has spent up to £1 billion preparing the Seine for the Olympic Games.

Claire Box, Deputy Mayor of Paris, told Agence France-Presse:

“Rat-infested areas were spotted and we set traps for them before the Games. Ultimately, no one should aim to exterminate rats in Paris, as they play an important role in sewer maintenance.”

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