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US health official says Zika not a reason to cancel Olympics
Zika infection in pregnant women has been shown to be a cause of the birth defect microcephaly.
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Zika looms but El Salvador stands firm on abortion ban
Since the outbreak began, health authorities say 259 pregnant women reported symptoms of Zika.
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US reports 279 Zika cases in pregnant women, Obama pushes Congress on funds
Obama wants the US Congress to provide close to $1.9 billion for vaccine development.
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House approves $622 million to combat Zika virus
The US House of Representatives have passed a bill providing $622.1m to control the spread of the Zika virus.
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Zika virus may spread to Europe in coming months, WHO warns
The virus has been linked to thousands of cases of a birth defect known as microcephaly in babies.
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Australia's Starpharma, Ansell to supply anti-Zika condoms for Olympics
The condoms would be in addition to condoms already shipped to the Olympic village ahead of the Rio games.
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Data shows Zika virus stays longer in urine than blood
The CDC recommendations for Zika testing though blood and other procedures remain unchanged.
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Brazil scientists seek to unravel mystery of Zika twins
Cases of only one twin developing a disease have been widely documented.
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Puerto Rico Zika cases now include 65 pregnant women, 1 death
The man died from severe thrombocytopenia, a bleeding disorder caused by abnormally low blood platelets.
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Brazil says Zika-linked microcephaly cases stable at 4,908
Cases that have been ruled out rose to 2,320 in the week through 23 April, from 2,241 a week earlier.
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White House urges Congress to move on Zika funding
Health officials have concluded that the virus was a cause of microcephaly.
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Oosthuizen latest top golfer to skip Rio Games
Oosthuizen told SA’s Olympic committee of his decision after reflections citing family and schedule issues.
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Local Zika outbreaks in United States 'likely'
The United States has seen more than 350 cases of people who were infected abroad.
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Peru reports first case of sexually transmitted Zika virus
Traces of the Zika virus were found in the semen and both wife and husband are in recovery.
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Confirmation that Zika causes microcephaly shifts debate to prevention
The notice comes at a critical time for Obama, who has been urging for $1.9 billion in emergency funds.
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Brazil confirms suspected microcephaly cases have dropped
The number of confirmed & suspected cases of microcephaly in Brazil has declined for the 2nd week.
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US officials warn Zika 'scarier' than initially thought
The White House says, in the absence of emergency funds, it will redirect $589 million to tackle the virus.
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Brazilian scientists find new Zika-linked brain disorder in adults
The new discovery now shows Zika may provoke an immune attack on the central nervous system as well.
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St. Lucia confirms first two cases of Zika
The Zika outbreak is affecting large parts of Americas and the Caribbean, with Brazil the hardest hit so far.
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White House redirects money to fight Zika, urges Congress to act
The virus, linked to numerous cases microcephaly in Brazil heading north as the weather gets warmer.
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Vietnam reports first Zika infections, raises alarm
Health authorities said mosquitoes have infected two women with the Zika virus.
