The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Tuesday the temperatures are expected to hike in global regions, …
Zika
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The mosquito-borne Zika virus will no longer be treated as an international medical emergency, the World Health …
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Singapore’s Zika outbreak soars to 242 cases, as potential new cluster emerges
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserThe number of locally-transmitted Zika virus cases in Singapore has jumped to 242 over the weekend, with …
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Zika cases in Singapore hit 41 as NEA ramps up mosquito fogging; more cases expected
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserSingapore has confirmed Monday 41 cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection, while ramping up health screenings …
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U.S. declares a Zika public health emergency in Puerto Rico
by Noha Gadby Noha GadThe Obama administration on Friday declared a public health emergency in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, …
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Three experimental Zika vaccines protected monkeys against infection from the virus, an encouraging sign as research moves …
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Zika virus poses low risk at Rio Olympics; says CDC
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserThe global risk that the 2016 Olympic Games could amplify transmission of Zika is low, although the …
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Austrian biotech to start Zika vaccine clinical trials in 12 months
by aya salahby aya salahAn Austrian biotech company working with the Institut Pasteur said on Tuesday it planned to start clinical …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday rejected a call for the Rio Olympic Games to be …
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Zika virus: sexual transmission more common than thought
by aya salahby aya salahSexual transmission of the Zika virus is more common than previously thought, the World Health Organization said …