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Zika virus causes ongoing threat

November 16, 2021 By Nicholas Parry Leave a Comment

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India continues to grapple with Zika virus as 120 people in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh have tested positive for the disease in the last three weeks alone. The outbreak is ongoing, having begun in July of this year and continuing to these more recent cases. Fears are abundant that Zika could spread to the capital […]

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Zika outbreak continues in Kerala

July 13, 2021 By Kerean Watts Leave a Comment

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The Zika outbreak in Kerala continues, with more cases reported in the state already embattled by COVID-19.  The state detected cases of Zika last week, putting it on alert. As of yesterday, the total case count is nineteen. The state health minister Veena George announced the establishment of testing facilities at the medical colleges in […]

Filed Under: Featured, Infectious diseases, Medicine and Research, National, News, Science and Technology, Social issues Tagged With: Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Zika, Zika virus

Zika virus once again threatens India

July 10, 2021 By Nicholas Parry Leave a Comment

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A number of Zika virus cases have been reported in Kerala, sparking fears that the disease could gain a foothold in the country at large. Ten cases have so far been reported in Kerala, with one being a 24-year-old pregnant woman. Thirteen more individuals from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram are currently being tested after being […]

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