The Zika outbreak in Brazil has not frazzled Rafael Nadal and other athletes participating in the Rio Open, which begins Monday, Feb. 16. However, many of them are still taking precautions to prevent virus infection.

Nadal believes the situation is not a threat. "I see people conducting their lives normally. I see people walking, people on the beach, people in restaurants, people having completely normal lives," he said while speaking with the press at the Jockey Club where the tennis event is taking place, Reuters reported.

The tennis champ also revealed that he's been going out at night despite reports of the virus rapidly spreading across Latin American countries. "I'm not scared. I'm not worried about this. If it happens, it's bad luck," he told the press, per Daily Mail.

His sentiment was echoed by fellow Spaniard tennis player David Ferrer, who is also in town for the tournament. "I have talked to the local players here, and they are not giving it much importance," Ferrer told the reporters after other athletes expressed their fears about Zika, especially with the Olympics taking place in August.

While Nadal and Ferrer claimed that they believe authorities are doing their best to control the outbreak, they are taking measures to ensure that they are protected from mosquito bites.

Below are five ways Rio Open and Olympic athletes can prevent Zika infection:

1) Wear protective clothing. Ferrer stated that he's been in the habit of wearing long sleeves and pants when he's outside and attending to social events. "I'll try to take precautions, but I'm not obsessed about it," he said, as per BBC.

2) Use insect repellent. By Feb. 19, Rio will also hold diving test events in preparation for the Olympics. Some 270 athletes are expected to participate and organizers have given them guidelines beforehand. They also advised athletes to make use of insect repellents to ward off mosquito bites, Reuters reported.

3) Be informed about Zika. ABC reported that the U.S. Olympic Committee is not forcing athletes to participate in the games if they are worried for their health. However, they are working with the CDC and other organizations concerned to keep the athletes informed.

The infection is not the main worry. "The issue we are focusing on is the issue of pregnant women," said Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

4) Stay indoors if possible. Other athletes are cautioning each other to only leave their hotels when necessary, New York Post reported.

5) Use bug spray. Some athletes also keep a stock of bug spray in their possession, including local sportsmen.