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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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Rio Readies For Historic Olympics Opening Ceremony
Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracana Stadium will host a pulsating gathering for more than 70,000 fans, 10,400 athletes and dozens of world leaders as the first Olympics to be staged in South America gets under way
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About 1.6 Million Childbearing Women At Zika Risk: Study
Up to 1.65 million childbearing women in Central and South America could become infected by the Zika virus by the end of the first wave of the epidemic, a new study has warned.
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Rio 2016: Body Parts Wash Ashore Next to Olympic Venue
The build-up to the Rio Olympics continued to be plagued by rising crime, a recession, Zika virus and exhausted state finances
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2016 Rio Olympics: WHO Committee Says Low Risk of Zika Spread
World Health Organisation's emergency committee says there is "very low risk" of the Zika virus spreading further due to 2916 Rio Olympics
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China Confirms First Case Of Zika Virus: Report
China has confirmed its first case of the Zika virus in a man who had recently travelled to South America, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
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Bharat Biotech Says Working On 2 Possible Zika Vaccines
Biotechnology company Bharat Biotech said on Wednesday it was working on two possible vaccines to fight the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil.
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South America Vows To Wipe Out Zika-Spreading Mosquito
South American countries vowed on Wednesday to eliminate the mosquitoes spreading Zika, the virus blamed for brain damage in babies, after a US patient caught it by having sex.
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WHO Mulls Global Health Emergency Declaration On Zika
The World Health Organization's emergency committee will today debate whether a Zika virus outbreak suspected of causing a surge in serious birth defects in South America should be considered a global health emergency.
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Centre Forms Technical Group To Monitor Zika Virus Situation
With Zika virus cases being reported from South America and the US, the Centre today decided to constitute a technical group to monitor the situation even as it prepared to come out with an advisory soon.
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France Warns Pregnant Women Against Travel To Zika-Hit Countries
France on Thursday urged pregnant women not to travel to French overseas territories in South America and the Caribbean where the mosquito-borne Zika virus has led to a rise in birth defects.
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Zika Virus Found In Danish Tourist Returning From South America: Hospital
A Danish tourist returning from Latin America has been diagnosed with the Zika virus, which has been blamed for a surge in birth defects in Brazil and other countries in the region, a hospital said.
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Zika Virus Outbreak Will Likely Spread Across Americas, WHO Says
Global health authorities are warning that the Zika virus is predicted to spread through South, Central and North America and will likely reach all countries and territories where the Aedes mosquitoes are found.
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Puerto Rico Reports First Case Of Zika Virus, Spread By Mosquitoes
Puerto Rico has reported its first case of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that has been spreading across South America and the Caribbean and has been linked by Brazilian authorities to a serious birth defect, a US Congressman said on Thursday.
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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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Rio Readies For Historic Olympics Opening Ceremony
Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracana Stadium will host a pulsating gathering for more than 70,000 fans, 10,400 athletes and dozens of world leaders as the first Olympics to be staged in South America gets under way
-
About 1.6 Million Childbearing Women At Zika Risk: Study
Up to 1.65 million childbearing women in Central and South America could become infected by the Zika virus by the end of the first wave of the epidemic, a new study has warned.
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Rio 2016: Body Parts Wash Ashore Next to Olympic Venue
The build-up to the Rio Olympics continued to be plagued by rising crime, a recession, Zika virus and exhausted state finances
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2016 Rio Olympics: WHO Committee Says Low Risk of Zika Spread
World Health Organisation's emergency committee says there is "very low risk" of the Zika virus spreading further due to 2916 Rio Olympics
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China Confirms First Case Of Zika Virus: Report
China has confirmed its first case of the Zika virus in a man who had recently travelled to South America, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
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Bharat Biotech Says Working On 2 Possible Zika Vaccines
Biotechnology company Bharat Biotech said on Wednesday it was working on two possible vaccines to fight the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil.
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South America Vows To Wipe Out Zika-Spreading Mosquito
South American countries vowed on Wednesday to eliminate the mosquitoes spreading Zika, the virus blamed for brain damage in babies, after a US patient caught it by having sex.
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WHO Mulls Global Health Emergency Declaration On Zika
The World Health Organization's emergency committee will today debate whether a Zika virus outbreak suspected of causing a surge in serious birth defects in South America should be considered a global health emergency.
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Centre Forms Technical Group To Monitor Zika Virus Situation
With Zika virus cases being reported from South America and the US, the Centre today decided to constitute a technical group to monitor the situation even as it prepared to come out with an advisory soon.
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France Warns Pregnant Women Against Travel To Zika-Hit Countries
France on Thursday urged pregnant women not to travel to French overseas territories in South America and the Caribbean where the mosquito-borne Zika virus has led to a rise in birth defects.
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Zika Virus Found In Danish Tourist Returning From South America: Hospital
A Danish tourist returning from Latin America has been diagnosed with the Zika virus, which has been blamed for a surge in birth defects in Brazil and other countries in the region, a hospital said.
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Zika Virus Outbreak Will Likely Spread Across Americas, WHO Says
Global health authorities are warning that the Zika virus is predicted to spread through South, Central and North America and will likely reach all countries and territories where the Aedes mosquitoes are found.
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Puerto Rico Reports First Case Of Zika Virus, Spread By Mosquitoes
Puerto Rico has reported its first case of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus that has been spreading across South America and the Caribbean and has been linked by Brazilian authorities to a serious birth defect, a US Congressman said on Thursday.
