WHO seeks $56 million for Zika; Brazil microcephaly cases rise
The WHO declared the outbreak a global public health emergency on Feb. 1, noting the association of the virus with two neurological disorders: microcephaly in babies and Guillain-Barre syndrome that can cause paralysis.
Feb 18, 2016, 08:47 AM IST
34 countries reports Zika virus: WHO
Zika is a virus transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. It was first discovered in 1947 in the Zika forest of Uganda.
Feb 17, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
Rio Open: Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer unworried by Zika virus
"The whole thing seems to have been blown out of proportion," Nadal said.
Feb 16, 2016, 10:03 AM IST
Russia confirms first case of Zika virus
The woman, whose name has not been revealed, was admitted to hospital after she spiked a fever and displayed a rash.
Feb 16, 2016, 09:15 AM IST
Three million homes examined for Zika in Brazil
Brazil is one of the Latin American nations most affected by Zika, which in this country is suspected of being associated with a significant increase in cases of babies born with abnormally small skulls, a condition known as microcephaly.
Feb 16, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Bacteria-infected mosquitoes to fight Zika virus in China
Zika virus is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, the same mosquitoes that spread dengue and chikungunya.
Feb 15, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
Colombia sees sharp rise in Zika cases
Three of these patients have died because of Zika virus infection and six more suspicious deaths were under investigation.
Feb 14, 2016, 17:48 PM IST
More than 5,000 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus: Govt
More than 5,000 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country`s national health institute said on Saturday, as the disease continues its rapid spread across the Americas.
Feb 14, 2016, 04:14 AM IST
Zika virus outbreak: Microcephaly cases rise to 5,079 in Brazil
The rapid increase was attributed to the Zika virus, which has been spreading across the country.
Feb 14, 2016, 00:12 AM IST
Athletes concerned about Zika virus before 2016 Rio Olympics test event
Duran said organizers were telling athletes to use repellents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
Feb 13, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
China's border region on Zika alert
China confirmed its first imported case of Zika virus on Tuesday.
Feb 13, 2016, 10:38 AM IST
Zika link to birth defects could be proven within weeks: WHO
The suspected link between the Zika virus and two neurological disorders, the birth defect microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome, could be confirmed within weeks, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.
Feb 13, 2016, 04:32 AM IST
Zika virus persisted in man's semen for 2 months: Report
A man in Britain who was infected with Zika while traveling to the Cook Islands showed evidence of the mosquito-borne virus in his semen for two months, health officials said today.
Feb 13, 2016, 00:59 AM IST
Brazil announces international partnership to produce Zika vaccine
The Brazilian government will invest $2 million in the project while the amount to be invested by the US side is yet to be disclosed.
Feb 12, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
Three dead in Venezuela after contracting Zika: Maduro
On January 28, Venezuelan Health Minister Luisana Melo said the country had recorded 4,700 suspected cases.
Feb 12, 2016, 08:43 AM IST
Zika virus: US to hire disease experts ahead of 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Brazil is the worst-hit country in the outbreak of Zika that is sweeping the Americas.
Feb 11, 2016, 21:16 PM IST
Global scientific community to share data on Zika virus
The Zika virus, native to parts of Africa and Asia, has for the first time been introduced into the Americas where it is spreading locally among people who have not travelled abroad.
Feb 11, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
Pregnant Australian woman confirmed positive for Zika virus
Seven cases have been found in New South Wales state.
Feb 11, 2016, 12:11 PM IST
Brazilian scientists design Zika detecting test
The new test is likely to replace the two current ones used to diagnose Zika, which take several days.
Feb 11, 2016, 09:28 AM IST
WHO advises women on Zika protection but no travel advisories
The World Health Organisation advised women on Wednesday on how to protect themselves from Zika, particularly if pregnant, but also reassured them that most women in areas affected by the mosquito-borne virus will give birth to "normal infants."
Feb 11, 2016, 07:27 AM IST
