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China sees first case of Zika virus imported from Latin America

A Chinese man had traveled to Venezuela last month and showed symptoms associated with the Zika virus.

Feb 10, 2016

Zika virus may lead to Kenya's withdrawal from 2016 Rio Olympics

The Zika virus has drawn black clouds over Rio Olympics.

Feb 9, 2016

Zika virus: 10 new lab diagnosis facilities to be operational by February end

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that 10 new lab facilities will become operational for Zika Virus testing by the end of February 2016.

Feb 9, 2016

US FDA suggests ban on blood samples collection from Zika affected areas

Top private equity firms in line to buy out stakes in Bharat Biotech: Report

The company, which announced a breakthrough in developing Zika vaccine, is likely to be valued at Rs 4,070 crore.

Feb 8, 2016

Life-saving drugs to become expensive as govt withdraws customs exemption

The move is apparently aimed at protecting domestic pharma industry and boost Make in India initiative.

Feb 7, 2016

Don't kiss at Rio Carnival, Brazil scientists tell pregnant women after finding Zika virus in saliva

Scientists have, for the first time, found active Zika virus in saliva and urine samples of patients.

Feb 6, 2016

Market rout compels 6 firms to delay IPOs

The Financial Express reported that some firms might even contemplate trimming their issue size.

Feb 5, 2016

Colombia sees three deaths due to Guillain-BarrÃ© syndrome, linked to Zika virus

The Guillain-BarrÃ© syndrome, which leads to muscle weakness and even paralysis in patients is believed to be linked to the Zika virus.

Feb 5, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016 to take place in Brazil despite Zika virus outbreak

The World Health Organisation declared the Zika virus an international public health emergency.

Feb 2, 2016

WHO declares Zika virus a global emergency

The international health monitor at a meeting cited "lack of vaccines" as further causes for concern.

Feb 2, 2016

Zika virus infects over 2,100 pregnant women in Colombia

The officials suspect the numbers of cases would go up to 70,000.

Jan 31, 2016

India braces for Zika virus; to issue advisory for pregnant women travelling to disease-hit countries

Health Minister JP Nadda said India is prepared to tackle the disease and a group will be formed to monitor its spread in the country.

Jan 30, 2016

Race for Zika vaccine gathers momentum as virus spreads

Zika is now present in 23 countries and territories in the Americas.

Jan 30, 2016

Did Zika virus come to Brazil during 2014 World Cup? Scientists speculate amidst worries over Rio Olympics

Studies linked the strain of the virus in Brazil to the Asian lineage that was first reported in the Zika virus outbreak in the French Polynesia island in 2013.

Jan 29, 2016

Zika virus: The mosquito-borne disease explained in 90 seconds

As fears grow over the ZIka virus, IBTimes UK explains what you need to know about the infection.

Jan 28, 2016

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