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Zika Virus: CDC Warns Spring Travellers

We have not heard about Zika virus news lately but it does not mean it is totally gone. In fact the number of people infected might increase during the spring season. Experts suggests that people should be cautious about it.

National Primate Research Centers Study Zika Virus

Find Out Why Connecticut’s Protein Sciences Corp Is Making Its Waves On Zika Vaccine, Can They Finally Hold The Answer To The Problem?

Considering the continuous quest of scientists in looking for the right amount of solution to the long dreaded Zika virus, can Connecticut’s Protein Sciences Corp finally hold the key in putting a stop to the problem? Find out what health experts have to say

Families Face Challenges To Provide Care For Brazil's Zika Babies

Baby In Rhode Island Born With Zika Virus; Alarming Everyone In The State And Its Surrounding Places

There has recently been a first for Rhode Island when a baby was cofirmed to be born with Zika virus acquired by the mother during pregnancy.

World's Largest Mosquito Factory Aims To Prevent Zika

UK Records First Case Of Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus

A woman in the UK is thought to have contacted Zika through sexual intercourse with her partner who recently travelled to an affected region. There are only about 60 cases of sexual transmission of Zika globally. This is the first in the UK.

Health Workers Test And Spray For Mosquitos As Texas Prepares For Zika Virus

Texas Reports First Case Of Zika Virus By Local Mosquitoes

Up to now, Zika cases have been contracted while travelling. This is the first case transmitted by a local mosquito, health officials said.

Miami Neighborhood Battles Outbreak Of Zika Virus

Florida Keys Okays Testing Of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes To Combat Zika

Florida Keys Mosquito Control District approved a trial of genetically modified mosquitoes designed to curb the spread of mosquito transmitted diseases like Zika, dengue, and chikungunya.

Zika Virus Can Live On Hard Surfaces For Hours, Researchers Say

The Zika virus is most commonly transmitted to humans as the result of a bite from an infected mosquito. But according to a new research, Zika Virus can prolong its life on hard surfaces.

Which mosquito repellent can protect you against Zika virus?

Which Mosquito Repellents Can Protect You Against Zika Virus?

With the absence of vaccines to prevent Zika virus or drugs for treatment when bitten by the Aedes mosquito carrying the said virus, people are in search for the best mosquito repellant that can add an extra layer of mosquito bite protection.

Philippines Confirms Six New Zika Virus Cases: Here Are Public Health Updates

Six new cases have been confirmed in the Philippines, health officials said. Most of the cases were from Iloilo City, where the first locally transmitted case was confirmed.