It may well be said that the surveillance system put in place by the Health Ministry achieved a measure of success in identifying three adults who were infected with the Zika virus between November 2016 and February 2017 in Gujarat. Yet, the Ministry acted extremely irresponsibly by withholding the information from the local administration, doctors and the media. … Continue reading Ridiculous excuse for India’s shocking cover-up of Zika virus cases
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Holding Olympics in the time of Zika virus
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that the Olympic Games scheduled to be held in August in Rio de Janeiro will go ahead, the Zika virus notwithstanding. An Emergency Committee meeting convened by the WHO Director-General said there is “very low risk” of the virus spreading globally as a consequence of the Games being held … Continue reading Holding Olympics in the time of Zika virus
Zika can be transmitted by oral sex
A report has for the first time indicated that Zika virus can be transmitted by oral sex. The study was published in The New England Journal of Medicine on June 2. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have clearly stated that the Zika virus has been found … Continue reading Zika can be transmitted by oral sex
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