Puerto Rico may face 100,000 Zika cases by year's end: CDC
Puerto Rico may be on the brink of a massive outbreak of Zika, a mosquito-borne virus which has been linked to birth defects, and cash is urgently needed, warned US health authorities have warned.
Mar 11, 2016, 11:02 AM ISTFirst case of Zika virus infection linked to paralysis
In a first, a 15-year-old girl diagnosed with paralysis-causing myelitis was found to be infected by Zika virus, French researchers have reported.
Mar 09, 2016, 23:12 PM ISTZika virus: Sexual transmission more common than thought, says WHO
Reports and investigations in several countries strongly suggest that sexual transmission of the virus is more common than previously assumed.
Mar 09, 2016, 02:19 AM ISTBacteria-laden mosquitoes can control Zika
A new breed of mosquitoes laden with bacteria has proven capable of controlling the spread of dengue fever and the Zika virus, said Vietnam's health officials on Monday.
Mar 07, 2016, 20:26 PM ISTLaos reports local transmission of Zika virus: WHO
Laos joined a total of 41 countries that have reported local transmissions of the virus since the beginning the year, a WHO report said.
Mar 05, 2016, 21:59 PM ISTHow Zika virus causes fetal brain defects
This Florida State University study is the first major finding that shows that these critical cells are a target of the virus and also negatively affected by it.
Mar 05, 2016, 10:10 AM ISTZika breakthrough: Scientists find link between virus and foetal brain damage
The findings are the first concrete evidence of a link between Zika virus and microcephaly, which until now had been circumstantial.
Mar 05, 2016, 02:15 AM ISTSerena Williams eyes Rio Olympics on her return to competition
Williams, who will face Wozniacki in the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday, has already won Olympic gold four times, once in the singles and on three occasions in the doubles.
Mar 04, 2016, 09:42 AM ISTGoogle donates USD 1M to help fight Zika virus spread
The virus is mainly spread through mosquito bites and has been potentially linked to birth defects.
Mar 03, 2016, 20:49 PM ISTBrazil reports 5,909 microcephaly cases since October 2015
Brazil's Health Ministry says it's received reports of 5,909 cases of microcephaly since the Zika virus outbreak started in October.
Mar 03, 2016, 01:11 AM ISTCuba reports first case of Zika
According to the statement, the woman was staying in a dorm in the western Cuban province of Artemisa together with 37 other doctors who are being monitored.
Mar 02, 2016, 20:27 PM ISTZika virus decoded by scientists in China!
China confirmed its first case of imported Zika virus on February 9 this year.
Mar 02, 2016, 17:35 PM ISTBrazil says microcephaly cases linked to Zika rise to 4,863
The number of confirmed and suspected cases of microcephaly in Brazil associated with the Zika virus has risen to 4,863 from 4,690 a week earlier.
Mar 02, 2016, 06:38 AM ISTZika virus now linked to stillbirth, congenital defects
Zika may also lead to hydrops fetalis, hydranencephaly, and foetal demise, says a case study.
Feb 26, 2016, 23:14 PM ISTNew technique may help control Zika disease-bearing insects
The study revealed that the RNAi can be targeted specifically at the species in question, and does not harm other insects, such as bees and other pollinators.
Feb 25, 2016, 00:19 AM ISTCuba sending 9,000 soldiers to fight Zika virus
Cuban President Raul Castro announced today that he is dispatching 9,000 soldiers to help keep the Zika virus out of Cuba, calling on the entire country to help kill the mosquito that carries the disease.
Feb 23, 2016, 03:48 AM ISTTata Motors's Zica will now be called Tiago
Zee Media Bureau
New Delhi: Tata Motors has announced that the new name for its yet-to-be launched hatchback Zica will be Tiago.
Feb 22, 2016, 17:12 PM ISTRonnie Wood's wife fears contracting Zika virus
Rocker Ronnie Wood's pregnant wife Sally Humphreys has returned home to London from the Rolling Stones tour in Brazil due to fears she could contract the Zika virus.
Feb 22, 2016, 16:36 PM ISTBrazil uses drones to combat Zika virus
The legislature of the west-central state of Mato Grosso has also approved a law to allow cities to use drones to combat the mosquito.
Feb 21, 2016, 13:05 PM ISTWorld Bank pledges $150 mn for fight against Zika
The World Bank said Zika could wipe about $3.5 billion off the region's economy in 2016.
Feb 19, 2016, 11:18 AM IST