Zika virus in Americas

WHO tells Middle East to keep region protected from Zika virus

The UN health agency urged the governments in the Middle East to work together to keep the region protected.

Feb 01, 2016, 15:32 PM IST

WHO to hold emergency meeting on Zika virus today

The WHO Director-General Margaret Chan last week warned that Zika virus had gone from a mild threat to one of alarming proportions in the Americas.

Feb 01, 2016, 09:12 AM IST

Red emergency alert against 'dangerous 7'

The WHO had on Thursday issued a warning to all countries, including India, who have the vector of Aedes mosquito, adding that the Zika virus is "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as

Jan 29, 2016, 22:26 PM IST

Red emergency alert against 'dangerous 7'- Part II

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Jan 29, 2016, 22:24 PM IST

Zika virus: India steps up effort to monitor situation, may issue travel advisory

There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, which is like dengue and causes mild fever, rash and red eyes. 

Jan 29, 2016, 17:27 PM IST

DNA: Zika virus - 10 key facts about mosquito-borne disease

Know 10 key facts about the Zika virus, which has been spreading rapidly in the Americas.

Jan 29, 2016, 00:13 AM IST

Zika virus: WHO sees 3-4 million cases in Americas, calls emergency meet on Feb 1

There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, which is a close cousin of dengue and chikungunya and causes mild fever, rash and red eyes. 

Jan 28, 2016, 19:55 PM IST

Zika virus scare: 10 key developments

The Zika virus disease, which is a mosquito-borne viral infection, has been linked to babies being born with underdeveloped brains.

Jan 27, 2016, 18:15 PM IST