Zika virus

Honduras declares national emergency over Zika virus

The World Health Organization says there is no definitive link between Zika and fetal brain damage.

Feb 02, 2016, 10:07 AM IST

Zika virus: World Health Organization declares international health emergency

The World Health Organization on Monday said a surge in serious birth defects in South America was "strongly suspected" of being caused by the Zika virus and constituted an international health emergency.

Feb 02, 2016, 03:26 AM IST

WHO mulls declaring global health emergency over Zika

It has since become the country worst affected by microcephaly, with 270 confirmed cases and 3,448 suspected cases, up from 147 in 2014.

 

Feb 02, 2016, 00:02 AM IST

Zero Zika virus cases in India: Nadda

WHO committee called an emergency meeting in Geneva today on the response to the Zika virus and will decide whether to designate the mosquito-borne virus ? which has been linked to serious birth defects a global emergency.

 

Feb 01, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

Australia, Pacific island countries on alert for Zika virus

Zika carrying mosquitoes are endemic to tropical and sub-tropical environments.

 

Feb 01, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

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

Zika Virus: All you need to know about the vector-borne disease - Part II

The Zika virus that has been rapidly spreading over the past few days, most prominently in Brazil, has now been reported to have been found in 21 countries in the Caribbean, North and South America

Jan 31, 2016, 22:47 PM IST

Zika Virus: All you need to know about the vector-borne disease

The Zika virus that has been rapidly spreading over the past few days, most prominently in Brazil, has now been reported to have been found in 21 countries in the Caribbean, North and South America

Jan 31, 2016, 22:46 PM IST

Four Canadians test positive for Zika

Only one of the four cases is likely to develop symptoms, such as low-grade fever, joint pain, red eyes, rash, muscle pain, physical weakness, lethargy and headaches, which may last from two to seven days.

Jan 30, 2016, 23:03 PM IST

Water crisis increases Zika virus threat in Venezuela

Yurman Torres is standing in line at the foot of Avila mountain, on the edge of Caracas, to fill a large jug with water, a rare commodity in crisis-hit Venezuela.

Jan 30, 2016, 15:01 PM IST

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Jan 30, 2016, 10:15 AM IST

Zika virus: From symptoms of infection to treatment - All you need to know

Global health officials say the Zika virus, linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil, is spreading rapidly in the Americas and could infect 3 million to 4 million people. The race is on to develop a Zika vaccine.

Jan 30, 2016, 03:21 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

US officials dampen hope for Zika vaccine in near future

 The US researchers are working on two potential vaccines for the Zika virus, but warned that it will likely take years before these are ready for use, a senior US health officials said.

Jan 29, 2016, 13:33 PM IST

Zika virus spreads explosively, four million cases forecast: WHO

The Zika virus, linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil, is "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as 4 million people in the Americas, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

Jan 29, 2016, 10:48 AM IST

WHO says Zika virus spreads explosively, four million cases forecast

The Zika virus , linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil, is "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as 4 million people in the Americas, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

Jan 29, 2016, 10:33 AM IST

Five people in France infected by Zika virus: Govt

Five people who were infected with the Zika virus while travelling abroad have returned to France since the beginning of the year, the French Health Ministry has said.

Jan 29, 2016, 03:45 AM IST