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More Than 1,000 Killed In Worst Recorded Dengue Outbreak In Bangladesh
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that dengue -- and other diseases caused by mosquito-borne viruses such as chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika -- are spreading faster and further due to climate change.
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'Zika Can Break Out Anywhere,' Warns Brazilian Doctor
The Brazilian doctor who first linked the Zika virus to brain damage in babies warns that rich countries are not safe from the disease, urging them to increase research funding.
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Zika Likely To Spread In Asia Pacific: WHO
The Zika virus is set to spread through Asia, the World Health Organization warned Monday, with hundreds of cases reported in Singapore and two Thai babies diagnosed with Zika-linked microcephaly.
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2.6 Billion People In Zika Risk Areas In Africa, Asia: Study
At least 2.6 billion people, over a third of the global population, live in parts of Africa, Asia and the Pacific where Zika could gain a new foothold, researchers warned Friday, with 1.2 billion at risk in India alone.
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Singapore Confirms Zika Spread; US And Other Countries Issue Travel Warnings
Confirmed cases of Zika virus in Singapore rose to 82 on Tuesday, as the United States joined a growing list of countries warning pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant to avoid travel to the city-state.
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Australia, Taiwan, South Korea Issue Travel Warnings For Singapore
Australia, Taiwan and South Korea advised pregnant women and those attempting to get pregnant to avoid travel to Singapore after an outbreak of the Zika virus infected more than 50 people in the city-state.
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Health Official Warns Zika Could Spread Across US Gulf
One of the top US public health officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus could extend its reach across the US Gulf Coast after officials last week confirmed it as active in the popular tourist destination of Miami Beach.
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Zika Spreads To Miami Beach, US Expands Travel Warning
Federal health officials on Friday warned pregnant women not to travel to trendy Miami Beach after Florida confirmed that the mosquito-borne Zika virus was active in the popular tourist destination.
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Zika Travel Warning Issued For Miami Neighborhood: US
Zika fears prompted US health authorities on Monday to issue a travel warning for a small section of Miami where local mosquitoes have spread the virus to 14 people, officials said.
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More Locally Transmitted Zika In US Expected: Official
The United States will likely see more cases of local Zika virus transmission going forward, a U.S. health official warned on Sunday, although it is unlikely to turn into a broader situation as seen in Brazil or Puerto Rico.
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Zika Warnings Raise Abortion Demand In Latin America
Health warnings about complications related to Zika virus significantly increased demand for abortions in Latin American countries, according to a new study.
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Zika Virus May Spread To Europe In Coming Months, WHO Warns
The Zika virus, an infectious disease linked to severe birth defects in babies, may spread into Europe as the weather gets warmer, although the risk is low, health officials said on Wednesday.
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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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WHO Warns Of Potential For 'Marked Increase' In Zika Cases
The World Health Organization warned Monday of the potential for a "marked increase" in the number of Zika infections in the coming months, and its spread to new parts of the world.
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Climate Change May Boost Spread Of Zika, Other Viruses
As Europe and the United States brace for the likely arrival of the Zika virus from Latin America this summer, experts warn global warming may accelerate the spread of mosquito-borne disease.
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More Than 1,000 Killed In Worst Recorded Dengue Outbreak In Bangladesh
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that dengue -- and other diseases caused by mosquito-borne viruses such as chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika -- are spreading faster and further due to climate change.
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'Zika Can Break Out Anywhere,' Warns Brazilian Doctor
The Brazilian doctor who first linked the Zika virus to brain damage in babies warns that rich countries are not safe from the disease, urging them to increase research funding.
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Zika Likely To Spread In Asia Pacific: WHO
The Zika virus is set to spread through Asia, the World Health Organization warned Monday, with hundreds of cases reported in Singapore and two Thai babies diagnosed with Zika-linked microcephaly.
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2.6 Billion People In Zika Risk Areas In Africa, Asia: Study
At least 2.6 billion people, over a third of the global population, live in parts of Africa, Asia and the Pacific where Zika could gain a new foothold, researchers warned Friday, with 1.2 billion at risk in India alone.
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Singapore Confirms Zika Spread; US And Other Countries Issue Travel Warnings
Confirmed cases of Zika virus in Singapore rose to 82 on Tuesday, as the United States joined a growing list of countries warning pregnant women or those trying to get pregnant to avoid travel to the city-state.
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Australia, Taiwan, South Korea Issue Travel Warnings For Singapore
Australia, Taiwan and South Korea advised pregnant women and those attempting to get pregnant to avoid travel to Singapore after an outbreak of the Zika virus infected more than 50 people in the city-state.
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Health Official Warns Zika Could Spread Across US Gulf
One of the top US public health officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus could extend its reach across the US Gulf Coast after officials last week confirmed it as active in the popular tourist destination of Miami Beach.
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Zika Spreads To Miami Beach, US Expands Travel Warning
Federal health officials on Friday warned pregnant women not to travel to trendy Miami Beach after Florida confirmed that the mosquito-borne Zika virus was active in the popular tourist destination.
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Zika Travel Warning Issued For Miami Neighborhood: US
Zika fears prompted US health authorities on Monday to issue a travel warning for a small section of Miami where local mosquitoes have spread the virus to 14 people, officials said.
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More Locally Transmitted Zika In US Expected: Official
The United States will likely see more cases of local Zika virus transmission going forward, a U.S. health official warned on Sunday, although it is unlikely to turn into a broader situation as seen in Brazil or Puerto Rico.
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Zika Warnings Raise Abortion Demand In Latin America
Health warnings about complications related to Zika virus significantly increased demand for abortions in Latin American countries, according to a new study.
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Zika Virus May Spread To Europe In Coming Months, WHO Warns
The Zika virus, an infectious disease linked to severe birth defects in babies, may spread into Europe as the weather gets warmer, although the risk is low, health officials said on Wednesday.
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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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WHO Warns Of Potential For 'Marked Increase' In Zika Cases
The World Health Organization warned Monday of the potential for a "marked increase" in the number of Zika infections in the coming months, and its spread to new parts of the world.
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Climate Change May Boost Spread Of Zika, Other Viruses
As Europe and the United States brace for the likely arrival of the Zika virus from Latin America this summer, experts warn global warming may accelerate the spread of mosquito-borne disease.
