Over 2,000 pregnant women infected with Zika in Colombia

The Zika virus is spreading rapidly in Latin America and Asian governments have issued advisories attempting to contain the mosquito-borne disease. Zika could be linked to birth defects such as brain damage in newborns and could cause temporary paralysis, according to medical professionals. Health authorities in several Asian countries have advised travellers, particularly pregnant women […]

The Zika virus is spreading rapidly in Latin America and Asian governments have issued advisories attempting to contain the mosquito-borne disease.
Zika could be linked to birth defects such as brain damage in newborns and could cause temporary paralysis, according to medical professionals.
Health authorities in several Asian countries have advised travellers, particularly pregnant women to avoid trips to Central and South America.
They have asked people coming or returning from those areas, who display symptoms such as fever and rashes to immediately report to health centres. Doctors are also required to immediately report suspected cases.