Zika virus
Singapore has confirmed 41 cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus, local media reported on Sunday, citing the city-state’s health ministry. The cases include 36 foreign construction...
Texas infant’s death linked to travel-related Zika infection
The death of an infant born with the birth defect microcephaly in the Houston area has been linked to the Zika virus, with the baby...
Risks in Rio
By Melinda Moore Forget about just avoiding mosquito bites: With so many people from around the world coming to the Games, there have to be...
Florida reports evidence of local Zika transmission
Four people in Miami likely contracted Zika locally through mosquito bites, Florida‘s governor said on Friday, the first evidence that the virus tied to a...
New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex
New York City’s health department on Friday reported the first female-to-male transmission of the Zika virus, which is most typically spread by the bite of...
Golfer McIlroy withdraws from Rio Games
Four-times major winner Rory McIlroy has decided to pull out of the historic golf tournament at the Rio Olympic Games in August because of health...
WHO expert panel on Zika to meet next week, review Olympics guidance
The World Health Organization’s Emergency Committee on Zika will meet early next week to consider new evidence and review its recommendations, including regarding the Rio...
Zika virus may spread to Europe in coming months, WHO warns (Updated)
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...
Spain gets first case of Zika-related brain defect in a foetus
Spain has recorded its first case of a foetus developing the microcephaly birth defect after a pregnant woman became infected with the Zika virus, health...
‘Strong scientific consensus’ emerges on Zika link to disorders – WHO
By Stephanie Nebehay Researchers are now convinced that the Zika virus is linked to the birth defect microcephaly, with dozens of suspected cases under investigation...