Bridgeport Physician Will Serve As Olympic Medical Volunteer In Rio
WBBM's Mike Krauser
(CBS) -- Several Chicagoans are headed to Rio as medical volunteers at the Olympics.
At the Chinatown Foot Clinic on 31st Street in the Bridgeport neighborhood, Dr. Kim Tee is preparing to head off to Rio.
This will be his second time as a medical volunteer at the Olympics. He was also in Beijing in 2008.
We asked him about Zika, the potential for terrorism, unfinished housing, spotty transportation and sewage in the water.
He says the Brazilians have downplayed the Zika virus, telling him temperatures are around 50 at night and 70 in the day, but a quick check shows temperatures this week around 80 and climbing. Tee says security is expected to be very tight.
Dr. Tee said he'll be stationed at the golf venue and will be responsible for trauma below the knees of athletes.
He says he's excited to meet all the young athletes and to be part of the Olympic Games.
