In one of the latest studies the link between Zika virus and microcephaly is further strengthened. Commissioned by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, the preliminary results point Zika is main culprit behind the babies born with smaller head in the country. A total of 32 newborns with microcephaly was studied […]

Florida lately confirmed 84 pregnant women have been infected with the Zika virus. Speaking at a forum at the University of Miami the Health officials said infected women must speak publicly about it to draw attention to the virus. Doctors added only one woman has so far spoken publicly about […]

The Zika count is on the rise in Singapore and latest report reveals the number on record is 215. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) officials said the spread of the virus out of Latin America and in Asia and Africa is a matter of concern and it constitutes a […]

A woman has been tested positive for Zika virus in Malaysia and this marks the first such case in the country. It is learned the 58-year-old had returned from a three-day visit to Singapore and showed signs of fever and rash. Malaysian Health Minister Subramaniam Sathasivam said they are working […]

Singapore’s Ministry of Health confirmed today 41 cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus in the city. Seven of them are being treated while the rest have been recovered. The ministry released a press statement that read, “They are not known to have traveled to Zika-affected areas recently, and are thus likely […]

The more scientists are lately learning about Zika virus, the worse it seems. In a new study it is found apart from causing severe birth defects the virus can also affect adult brain cells. Rockefeller University professor Joseph Gleeson said the latest finding is a surprise to them and its […]