Five cases of Zika virus were detected in Bengaluru, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Sunday.
According to him, from August 4 to 15, five cases of Zika virus have been detected in Jigani in Bengaluru.
"After the first case was detected, tests were conducted in the surrounding areas and five cases of Zika infection were found. Accordingly, containment has been done," he told reporters here.
The Minister said Zika too has simple symptoms and its treatment is similar to dengue
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Featured Video Of The Day
Meet The 'Snake Man Of Surguja', Who Claims He Is Immune To Snake Venom
66 Cases Of Zika Virus Infection Found In Pune City Since June 66 Zika Virus Cases Reported In Pune Since June, Including 26 Pregnant Women Centre Formulates Action Plan To Manage Zika Virus As Cases Rise To 537 "Trusted Mamata Banerjee But...": Father Of Murdered Doctor To NDTV UK Girl Discovers Dinosaur Footprints On Beach Walk: "Cool And Exciting" "She Was Only Draped In Bedsheet": Father Of Kolkata Rape-Murder Victim Kamala Harris On Bus Tour Of Pennsylvania Ahead Of Democratic Convention French Film Legend Alain Delon Dies. He Was 88 Pune Porsche Crash: Accused Minor Completes 15-Day Safe Driving Programme Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.