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Brazil declares Zika emergency over
The emergency had been in place since November 2015, when the virus was linked to the birth of babies with abnormally small heads.
Zika virus declared no longer an international emergency by WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Zika no longer constitutes an international emergency – warning at the same time that the virus will continue to spread where mosquitoes carrying
Thailand confirms first Zika-related microcephaly cases
Thailand has reported its first confirmed cases of Zika-related birth defects.
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Zika spraying goes ahead in Miami despite protests over insecticide-use
Planes have completed an aerial spraying for mosquitoes carrying Zika in Miami, despite protests over the insecticide’s possible harmful effects.
WHO warns zika virus more resilient and spreading fast
In Asia Singapore had the first confirmed local transmission of the zika virus, back in August.
Zika spreads in Malaysia
Malaysia confirms first pregnant woman has contracted Zika.
'Use a condom or avoid sex for 6 months after visiting Zika areas'
The World Health Organisation has advised that anyone returning from areas affected by the Zika virus should practice safe sex for at least six months.
Dozens more Zika cases identified in Singapore
Singapore is the only Asian country with active transmission of the mosquito-born virus, which generally causes mild symptoms but can lead to serious birth defects in unborn children.
Zika virus spreads to Miami Beach
US health officials in Florida now say that mosquitos bearing the deadly Zika virus have spread to Miami Beach beyond their initial identified “transmission area” of…
Zika cases in Miami Beach bring new warning for pregnant women
Confirmation that the Zika virus has infected several people in Miami Beach has led US authorities to warn pregnant women not to travel to the Florida resort’s affected…
Does the Zika virus really threaten the Olympic Games?
Fears that athletes will contract the Zika virus at Brazil’s Olympic Games won’t go away.
Fight to combat Zika stepped up in Florida as new cases reported
Authorities in Florida were increasing their efforts to combat the Zika virus on Wednesday after another local case was reported in Miami, bringing the total to…
Pregnant women warned against Miami travel as more Zika cases detected
Pregnant women are being warned not to travel to Miami in Florida after another 10 Zika cases were identified.
Spain says Europe's first Zika microcephaly birth confirmed in Catalonia
Europe’s first Zika microcephaly birth has been confirmed in Spain.
Microsoft designs smart mosquito trap to track Zika
Researchers are testing a smart mosquito trap they hope will help better track the spread of the Zika virus.