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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Miami Residents Fret Over Pesticide Used To Fight Zika
People at the epicentre of America's first homegrown outbreak of the Zika virus are worried that one of the weapons being used to fight it amounts to a cannon rather than a fly swatter.
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WHO Sees 'Very Low' Risk Of Further Zika Spread Due To Olympics
There is a "very low risk" of further international spread of Zika virus as result of the Olympic Games to be held in Brazil, the heart of the current outbreak, World Health Organization experts said on Tuesday.
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WHO To Consider New Evidence On Zika, Olympics Next Week
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it will convene experts next week to discuss the Zika outbreak, including its impact on the Rio Olympics, as new research suggests only a slight risk that more tourists will be infected at the Games.
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High Risk Of Zika Virus Spread In Black Sea Area: WHO
The Black Sea coastal areas of Georgia and Russia face a high risk of a Zika virus outbreak, the World Health Organization warned today, while it also put Europe on alert ahead of the upcoming summer months.
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500 Million At Risk Of Contracting Zika In The Americas
About 500 million people in the Americas are at risk of being infected by the Zika virus, which can cause birth defects such as microcephaly, a senior official from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) said.
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Potential Zika Risk Estimated For 50 US Cities: Study
Key factors that can combine to produce a Zika virus outbreak are expected to be present in 50 US cities during peak summer months, a new study has warned.
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WHO Advises Pregnant Women To Avoid Travel To Zika-Affected Areas
The World Health Organization (WHO) advised pregnant women on Tuesday not to travel to areas with ongoing outbreaks of Zika virus due to the potential risk of birth defects.
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Lives At Risk Unless WHO Reforms: UN Report
The World Health Organization needs urgent reform to boost its ability to respond to crises, and failure to act now could cost thousands of lives, according to an advance copy of a high-level U.N. report.
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Africa, Asia Vulnerable To Spread Of Zika Virus: WHO
The Zika virus linked to a microcephaly outbreak in Latin America could spread to Africa and Asia, with the world's highest birth rates, the World Health Organization warned as it launched a global response unit against the new emergency.
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Oropouche Virus Surfaces in Europe: What You Need to Know
For the first time, the Oropouche virus has been reported in Europe, affecting travelers returning from the Americas. Detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany, this virus is carried by midges, a type of biting fly, and mosquitoes. It causes symptoms similar to Zika virus, such as fever, muscle aches, and rash. In about 4% of cases, it can lead to nerv...
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Miami Residents Fret Over Pesticide Used To Fight Zika
People at the epicentre of America's first homegrown outbreak of the Zika virus are worried that one of the weapons being used to fight it amounts to a cannon rather than a fly swatter.
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WHO Sees 'Very Low' Risk Of Further Zika Spread Due To Olympics
There is a "very low risk" of further international spread of Zika virus as result of the Olympic Games to be held in Brazil, the heart of the current outbreak, World Health Organization experts said on Tuesday.
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WHO To Consider New Evidence On Zika, Olympics Next Week
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it will convene experts next week to discuss the Zika outbreak, including its impact on the Rio Olympics, as new research suggests only a slight risk that more tourists will be infected at the Games.
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High Risk Of Zika Virus Spread In Black Sea Area: WHO
The Black Sea coastal areas of Georgia and Russia face a high risk of a Zika virus outbreak, the World Health Organization warned today, while it also put Europe on alert ahead of the upcoming summer months.
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500 Million At Risk Of Contracting Zika In The Americas
About 500 million people in the Americas are at risk of being infected by the Zika virus, which can cause birth defects such as microcephaly, a senior official from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) said.
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Potential Zika Risk Estimated For 50 US Cities: Study
Key factors that can combine to produce a Zika virus outbreak are expected to be present in 50 US cities during peak summer months, a new study has warned.
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WHO Advises Pregnant Women To Avoid Travel To Zika-Affected Areas
The World Health Organization (WHO) advised pregnant women on Tuesday not to travel to areas with ongoing outbreaks of Zika virus due to the potential risk of birth defects.
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Lives At Risk Unless WHO Reforms: UN Report
The World Health Organization needs urgent reform to boost its ability to respond to crises, and failure to act now could cost thousands of lives, according to an advance copy of a high-level U.N. report.
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Africa, Asia Vulnerable To Spread Of Zika Virus: WHO
The Zika virus linked to a microcephaly outbreak in Latin America could spread to Africa and Asia, with the world's highest birth rates, the World Health Organization warned as it launched a global response unit against the new emergency.
