USA Swimming has moved its 2016 Rio Olympic training camp from Puerto Rico to Atlanta over the concerned about the threat of Zika virus.

The national team director, Frank Busch sent out a letter to all national team athletes and coaches regarding the change.

The Associated Press reported that, “ I think it’s the prudent thing to do,” Bob Bowman, who coaches 18-time gold medalist Michael Phelps said.

The Olympic swimming competition is scheduled to begin from August 6 in Rio de Janeiro. The U.S. team is still scheduled to hold a training camp in San Antonio from July 11 to 21. Before traveling to Rio de Janeiro, the team had been planning to make a stop in Puerto Rico.

“The health and safety of our athletes is USA Swimming’s primary priority and responsibility,” USA Swimming spokesperson Scott Leightman said.

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