Singapore confirms two new Zika virus cases SINGAPORE: Singapore on Friday confirmed two cases of locally transmitted infections of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, bringing the total number of reported cases in the city-state this year to eight. The viral disease carried by mosquitoes has... Environment 09 Jun, 2017
Florida declares new area of Zika transmission in Miami Florida officials on Thursday announced a new area of Zika transmission in the Miami region and have called on the federal government for funding to help fight the outbreak. Florida Governor Rick Scott said state health officials have confirmed... Environment 14 Oct, 2016
Thailand investigates four cases of suspected Zika-linked microcephaly Thailand is investigating four suspected cases of Zika-related microcephaly in three babies and a 36-week old unborn baby, the public health minister said on Tuesday, in what could be the first cases of Zika-linked microcephaly in Southeast... Women 27 Sep, 2016
Thailand investigates four cases of suspected Zika-linked microcephaly BANGKOK: Thailand is investigating four suspected cases of Zika-related microcephaly in three babies and a 36-week old unborn baby, the public health minister said on Tuesday, in what could be the first cases of Zika-linked microcephaly in... Environment 27 Sep, 2016
Thai authorities downplay Zika risk, worried by tourism impact 22 new cases in upmarket Sathorn area of Bangkok Thailand is misting and spraying mosquito-infested areas We don't want to alarm people -ministry epidemiologist Dengue considered worse threat, with 31,000 cases in 2016 BANGKOK:... Environment 12 Sep, 2016
Thai authorities downplay Zika risk, worried by tourism impact BANGKOK: Health and city officials in Thailand downplayed risks from rising infections from the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to serious birth defects, and expressed concern that disclosing information would damage its tourism... Women 12 Sep, 2016
Six Bangladeshi nationals in Singapore infected with Zika SINGAPORE: Six Bangladeshi nationals have been tested positive with the mosquito-borne Zika virus in Singapore, the High Commission of Bangladesh said on Thursday. "We have been informed yesterday by MOH (the Ministry of Health) that of those tested... Women 01 Sep, 2016
Zika spreads to Miami Beach, US expands travel warning MIAMI/CHICAGO: Federal health officials on Friday warned pregnant women not to travel to trendy Miami Beach after Florida confirmed that the mosquito-borne Zika virus was active in the popular tourist destination. The US Centers for Disease... Environment 20 Aug, 2016
Muhammad first US athlete to wear hijab at an Olympics RIO DE JANEIRO: The third day of Olympic competition featured a couple of notable firsts: Rafaela Silva captured host Brazil's initial gold medal of the Rio Games and fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the only American ever to compete in the Olympics... 09 Aug, 2016
Raonic, Halep withdraw over Zika fears London, July 16 Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic and women’s world No 5 Simona Halep of Romania have pulled out from next month’s Rio Olympics due to fears over the Zika virus. They, along with twice Australian Open champion Victoria... 17 Jul, 2016
World No.1 golfer Day withdraws over Zika fears MELBOURNE: The world's top-ranked golfer Jason Day on Tuesday withdrew from August's Rio de Janeiro Olympics, citing fears over the Zika virus. "The reason for my decision is my concerns about the possible transmission of the Zika virus and the... 28 Jun, 2016
In Zika-struck Puerto Rico, trouble delivering donated contraceptives NEW YORK: Only a small fraction of contraceptives donated in Puerto Rico to prevent Zika-related birth defects are expected to get to the women who need them this month, public health officials told Reuters. The donations - tens of thousands of... Women 21 Jun, 2016
