Zika virus

First case of Zika reported in Belize

BELMOPAN, Belize (AFP) -- Belize has joined the growing number of Latin American nations grappling with the Zika virus, after…

DOH strictly monitoring Zika virus infections

MANILA, May 16  -- The Palace gave an assurance that it is strictly monitoring Zika virus in the country following reports…

DOH confirms Korean positive with Zika virus while in the country

QUEZON City, Philippines - The Department of Health confirms reports that the Korean who tested positive of Zika virus has…

Olympics: S. Korea unveils mosquito-repellent Rio kit

SEOUL, Sout Korea (AFP) -- South Korean athletes at the Rio Olympics will wear long-sleeved training kit impregnated with mosquito…

WHO warns of potential for ‘marked increase’ in Zika cases

PARIS, France (AFP) -- The World Health Organization warned Monday of the potential for a "marked increase" in the number…

Climate change may boost spread of Zika, other viruses

by Marlowe HOOD PARIS,France (AFP) -- As Europe and the United States brace for the likely arrival of the Zika…

Colombia confirms two microcephaly cases linked to Zika virus

CALI, Colombia (Reuters) - Two cases of microcephaly linked to the Zika virus have been confirmed in Colombia, but there…

US health authorities confirm Zika virus as cause of birth defects

WASHINGTON, D.C., United States of America - The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that the Zika…

Zika spread, impact ‘scarier than we initially thought’ – U.S. health officials

WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (Reuters) - The spread and impact of the Zika virus is wider than initially anticipated, U.S.…

Brazilian health ministry administers swine flu vaccines amidst cuts

  SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - Further to the outbreak of the Zika virus, Brazil is battling an increase in cases…

First 3-D image of Zika virus could speed vaccine hunt: study

    MIAMI, United States (AFP) --  US researchers announced Thursday the first three-dimensional map of Zika, an advance that…

Bangladesh confirms first case of Zika in the country

DHAKA, Bangladesh - The Bangladesh State Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of Zika virus in the country, with…

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