-
Timeline: Zika's origin and global spread
Where did Zika come from? This timeline charts the origin & spread of virus from its discovery.
-
Zika an excuse for top ranked players, says Van Zyl
Making its return to the Olympics for the first time in over a century, golf has been hard hit by drop outs.
-
Colombia declares end to Zika epidemic inside country
The disease has infected nearly 100,000 Colombians and caused 21 cases of microcephaly.
-
New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex
Transmission of the virus occurred when the woman returned from an area with Zika transmission.
-
Zika outbreak to end in two to three years, scientists predict
The researchers estimated that populations will become immune to Zika, making a wider outbreak less likely.
-
Austrian biotech plans Zika vaccine clinical trials in 12 months
More than a dozen small biotech firms and other organisations are working on vaccines against Zika.
-
Spieth pulls out of Olympics over Zika worries
Spieth’s withdrawal means the Olympic golf tournament will be without the world’s top four players.
-
Golf world number 2 Johnson skips Rio with Zika concerns
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that the World Health Organisation says is spreading rapidly in the Americas.
-
More US babies with Zika-related birth defects reported by health agency
The US total, as of 23 June, is 7 babies born with microcephaly or other Zika-related birth defects.
-
SA's Pace becomes first women's golfer to opt out of Rio
Lee-Anne Pace said she was eager to represent SA at the Olympics, but felt Zika was too big a risk to take.
-
1st baby with Zika-related birth defect microcephaly born in Florida
Cases of babies with microcephaly previously were reported in Hawaii and New Jersey.
-
Jordan Spieth unsure about taking part in Rio
The golfer is the highest-ranked golfer left in the field after number one Jason Day withdrew on Tuesday.
-
Olympics: World No.1 golfer Day withdraws over Zika fears
Controversy over the 5 to 21 August Games has grown as more about the disease becomes known.
-
Zika fears 'prompt rise in abortion alternatives'
A study reveals pregnant women in Latin America have increasingly sought abortion pills online.
-
Congo declares yellow fever epidemic, 1,000 suspected cases
Health Minister Felix Kabange says only seven of the proven cases are indigenous to the country.
-
Slovenia confirms first case of Zika virus
It said the infection did not present any risk to public health in Slovenia.
-
Long jump champ Rutherford freezes sperm amid Zika fears
Rutherford’s partner says they've taken the precaution because they want to have more children.
-
WHO emergency panel to meet in June on Zika & Olympics
A spokesman for Rio 2016 said they continue to follow WHO recommendations on Zika.
-
Rory McIlroy plays down Zika impact on Rio decision
The Northern Irishman has suggested the dangers of contracting Zika could affect his decision to play.
-
Brazil lifts visa requirements for Australia, Canada, Japan & US
The tourism ministry has announced it will open its doors to tourists from the four countries.
-
Sascoc aware of concerns around Zika ahead of Olympic Games
Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy says his organisation will take guidance from the Health Department.
