Tag: Zika virus

Scientists Discover How To Detect Mosquitoes Infected With The Zika Virus

A researcher at the University of Queensland, Dr. Maggy Sikulu-Lord, on Thursday,

Singapore confirms 27 more locally transmitted Zika cases

Singapore authorities on Sunday confirmed 27 more cases of locally transmitted Zika

No Zika cases from Rio Olympics, WHO says

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said there have been no

Experts warn Zika may damage brain cells in adults

Researchers said aside that Zika virus caused microcephaly and brain abnormalities in

Zika Virus Vaccines Closer Than You Think

Three different ways of designing a vaccine have been shown to be

U.S. mosquito-borne Zika cases reach 14 in Florida

The number of confirmed mosquito-transmitted cases of Zika virus in continental U.S.

Dancehall Artiste, Beenie Man Diagnosed With Zika Virus

Dancehall artiste, Beenie Man took to his social media page on Instagram

WHO chief going to the Olympics, says Zika risk low

The risk of Zika virus infections at the Olympic Games is both

New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex

New York City's Health Department on Friday reported the first female-to-male transmission

Golf world number 2, Johnson, skips Rio over Zika concerns

World golf number two player, Dustin Johnson, has become the latest golfer

Spain’s Olympic Committee President, Blanco, calms fears over Zika virus

The President of Spanish Olympic Committee, Alejandro Blanco, has reassured the country's

6th case of Zika virus confirmed in South Korea

The Korea Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) on Friday said

Abortion requests rise amid Zika fears

The mysterious Zika virus has been detected in 61 countries, the majority

Brazil reports 1,581 Zika-related microcephaly cases

Brazil’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 1,581 cases of microcephaly related to

Malformation of foetus caused by Zika virus confirmed in Spain

The Regional Health Authority in Galicia on Friday reported the first case

Olympic Games: World Health Organization to conduct Zika examination

The World Health Organization is to examine the risks of holding the

Zika crisis: WHO says it will not shift Rio Olympics

The World Health Organization (WHO) has played down concerns over the spread

Zika virus causes baby eye problems

Scientists studying the Zika outbreak in Brazil are becoming increasingly concerned the

Zika Virus Detected In Africa

The Zika virus strain responsible for the outbreaks in Brazil has been

WHO sees ‘low to moderate’ risk of Zika spread in Europe this summer

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that a new assessment has indicated

Chinese scientists confirm Zika microcephaly link

Chinese scientists on Thursday announced the first direct evidence linking the Zika

3rd case of Zika virus detected in South Korea

The Korea Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) on Friday said

Zika virus ‘scarier than thought’ says US

The Zika virus is "scarier" than first thought and its impact on

Zika: Research Reveals Another Mosquito May Carry Virus (Photo)

Research by scientists in Brazil has indicated that a mosquito more common

Zika And Ebola: What Other ‘Minor’ Diseases Should We Be Scared Of

Ebola. Zika. Both diseases that were unknown to many until recently. But

Zika: Expert Advises Pregnant Women To Embrace Use Of Insecticide-Treated Nets

A medical researcher, Dr Bamidele Iwalokun, on Thursday advised pregnant women to

US Reports 14 New Cases Of Possible Zika Sexual Transmission

The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it was

Zika Response Better Than For Ebola – Bill Gates

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has turned its attention to the

Brazil Uses Drones To Combat Zika Virus

A Brazilian health official said several cities in Brazil are now using

Zika Virus: Pope Hints At Relaxation Of Contraception Ban

Pope Francis has hinted that the Catholic Church could relax its ban