Strengthening border check of Zika virus

Strengthening border check of Zika virus

(VOVworld) – The Department of Preventive Medicine has acknowledged the possibility that the Zika virus could spread to Vietnam. Until February 18, Zika infected people have been reported in 44 countries and...
Four cases of Zika reported in the UK

Four cases of Zika reported in the UK

(VOVworld) - Four cases of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus associated with brain damaged babies in Latin America, have been discovered in the UK in the last six weeks, Public Health England (PHE...
Europe establishes task force on Zika virus

Europe establishes task force on Zika virus

(VOVworld) - The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has established a task force of European experts to contribute to the global response to the threat of the Zika virus infection
Zika epidemic spreads across South America

Zika epidemic spreads across South America

(VOVworld) - Peru’s health ministry has raised its medical alert following the first case of the Zika virus carried by a Venezuelan citizen who entered the country by bus from Colombia. Health Minister...
Rio Olympics to go ahead despite Zika virus

Rio Olympics to go ahead despite Zika virus

(VOVworld) - There is no chance that the Rio Olympics will be cancelled because of a Zika virus outbreak, Brazil has said. The authorities said there was no risk to athletes and spectators -...
Vietnam records no case of Zika virus fever

Vietnam records no case of Zika virus fever

(VOVworld)- On Wednesday, Vietnam’s Preventive Medicine Department said that Vietnam has recorded no cases of Zika fever so far. According to the World Health Organization, the Zika virus, is...
New test kits for mosquito-borne viruses

New test kits for mosquito-borne viruses

(VOVworld) - The Brazilian Health ministry says it's developed new testing kits to rapidly identify the presence of three viruses - Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya - all carried by the same mosquito....