10 more locally spread Zika cases identified in Florida, travel notice issued
The US state of Florida has identified 10 additional cases likely caused by local mosquito bites, bringing the total number of people with locally transmitted Zika to 14.
Aug 02, 2016, 01:12 AM IST
Rio Olympics: Bryan brothers pull out of Olympic Games citing concerns over Zika virus
Many athletes have withdrawn from the Olympics over concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus linked to birth defects in newborn babies.
Jul 31, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
Olympics: Champion Bryan brothers bail out of Rio
The formidable United States pairing of Bob and Mike Bryan won`t defend the doubles Olympic gold they won in London, citing health concerns in withdrawing from the Rio Games on Saturday.
Jul 31, 2016, 01:18 AM IST
Zika virus: Florida steps up investigation after first local transmission
Florida authorities stepped up "aggressive" investigations after health officials reported the first local transmission of the Zika virus in the country, a media report said on Saturday.
Jul 31, 2016, 00:11 AM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: WHO chief going to the Games, says Zika risk low
Brazil has been hardest hit by the disease outbreak, and many physicians, competitors and potential visitors have expressed fears the Olympics could serve as a catalyst to spread the virus globally.
Jul 29, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
Antibodies that protect against Zika virus in mice identified, claim scientists
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis claim to have identified antibodies that protect against Zika virus infection in mice.
Jul 28, 2016, 08:25 AM IST
Scientists identify anti-Zika antibodies in mice
US researchers said on Wednesday they have identified antibodies that specifically protect against Zika virus infection in mice, an important step toward developing a vaccine, better diagnostic tests and possibly new antibody-based therapies.
Jul 28, 2016, 00:51 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Amid Zika fears, Eugenie Bouchard confirms she'll play in coveted event
Bouchard's compatriot Milos Raonic, Romania`s Simona Halep and Czechs Tomas Berdych and Karolina Pliskova have all decided not to play in Rio, with Zika among the biggest concerns.
Jul 26, 2016, 09:29 AM IST
Brazilian scientists found another type of Zika-transmitting mosquito
Brazilian scientists have identified another type of Zika-transmitting mosquito, responsible for over 1,700 cases of microcephaly in newborns in the South American country since October 2015.
Jul 23, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
A new drug that can block Zika virus' journey from mom to fetus!
Researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley identify a drug that may be able to block the Zika virus, which infects numerous cell types in the human placenta and amniotic sac.
Jul 20, 2016, 08:59 AM IST
Zika virus not the reason behind golfers pulling out of Rio Olympics – Read the truth!
With just three weeks left for the Rio Games to begin, Jordan Spieth became the latest golfer to withdraw from the Olympics.
Jul 18, 2016, 17:17 PM IST
Simona Halep, Thomas Berdych, Milos Raonic latest stars to ditch 2016 Rio Olympics citing Zika threat
Brazil has been most affected by the mosquito-borne virus that has spread rapidly through Latin America and the Caribbean.
Jul 16, 2016, 13:33 PM IST
Zika epidemic likely to peter out within 3 years
"The current explosive epidemic will burn itself out due to a phenomenon called herd immunity," said Neil Ferguson, a professor at Imperial's School of Public Health.
Jul 15, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
Peru declares Zika emergency after more than 100 people infected with virus
The 90-day emergency was announced yesterday in the official gazette El Peruano, which said the health ministry and local authorities were working to prevent the spread of the disease, which is principally transmitted by mosquitos.
Jul 14, 2016, 08:50 AM IST
Rory McIlroy braced for British Open test after dropping out of Rio Olympics
On Tuesday morning McIlroy played into one of the five greenside bunkers and had a nightmare getting out.
Jul 13, 2016, 22:29 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Golfer Jordan Spieth reckons Olympic withdrawal as his hardest decision ever
Jordan Spieth insisted that he wants to take part in the next Games in Tokyo in 2020.
Jul 12, 2016, 18:12 PM IST
Continental US records first Zika-related death
Pregnant women are the focus of greatest concern because the virus causes birth defects.
Jul 09, 2016, 04:08 AM IST
Vanishing stars for 2016 Rio could jeopardize golf's Olympic status
Of the 15 highest-ranked players who would be eligible to play in Rio, seven have said they will not go.
Jul 05, 2016, 22:39 PM IST
Rihanna drops Lollapalooza appearance over Zika virus concerns
R&B singer Rihanna has reportedly pulled out of the inaugural Lollapalooza Colombia festival in Bogota over concerns about contracting Zika virus.
Jul 04, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
Zika fears: Novak Djokovic still undecided on 2016 Rio Olympics participation
Brazil has been most affected by the mosquito-borne virus that has spread rapidly through Latin America and the Caribbean.
Jul 02, 2016, 17:51 PM IST
