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Zika virus leaves Kenya undecided about attending Rio Olympics
The head of Kenya's Olympics committee says the team might withdraw from the Rio Games because of Zika.
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Officials: US athletes should consider not attending Olympics if fear Zika
The USOC was leaving the decision to attend 2016 olympics up to individual athletes and staff members.
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Obama seeks funds to fight Zika; sees no cause for panic
Obama’s request to Congress includes $200 million for research and diagnostic tests for the virus.
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Athletes weigh gold lust against Zika health fears
Alarm has grown since the WHO on Monday declared Zika an international health emergency.
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Brazilian health institute says discovered Zika in saliva, urine
The institute is investigating the possible transmission of the virus through body fluids.
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Concerns Zika virus could spread
The WHO says the new revelation that the Zika virus can be sexually transmitted must be closely monitored.
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Top airlines offer to re-assign crew from Zika-hit routes
US and European carriers have allowed crew members who fear contracting the virus to swap trips.
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#ZikaVirus: WC Health Dept cautions pregnant women
The dept says women should not travel to countries that are affected by the virus.
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Indian company working on two possible Zika vaccines
The virus is spreading rapidly in the Americas with concern that it could hit Africa & Asia as well.
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WHO concerned by report of sexual spread of Zika virus
The virus has been linked to babies born with abnormally small heads and birth defects in Brazil.
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First US Zika virus transmission reported
The virus is spreading rapidly in the Americas, and WHO expressed concern that it could hit Africa and Asia.
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Zika virus won’t halt Rio Olympics
Authorities have guaranteed sports stars and spectators there's no chance the Olympics will be cancelled.
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WHO meets on whether to declare Zika a global emergency
The designation would fast-track international action and research priorities.
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OPINION: Why Zika may be as tough to beat as Ebola
Peter Apps says the latest Zika outbreak is a step up from previous more limited, occurrences of the disease.
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'Zika virus unlikely to reach SA'
Institute for Communicable Diseases says people travelling to affected countries need to be extra careful.
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Over 2,100 pregnant Colombian women infected with Zika virus
There are 20,297 confirmed cases of the disease in Colombia, the national health institute said.
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Zika vaccine may be ready for emergency use this year, says a developer
The mosquito-transmitted virus has been linked to brain damage in thousands of babies in Brazil.
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Explained: The origins of the Zika virus
The Naked Scientist speaks to Redi Tlhabi about the Zika virus. Where did it come from and how did it get it to Brazil?
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Inside the Zika virus
The World Health Organization says the mosquito-borne Zika virus is 'spreading explosively'. The virus can cause birth defects if the disease is contracted by pregnant women.
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WHO emergency committee to meet on Zika on 1 February
The said WHO the disease had gone from a mild threat to one of 'alarming proportions'.
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Global health body under pressure to stop Zika virus
The WHO will hold a special session as pressure mounts for quick action against the infection.
