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Zika epidemic expected to continue for another two to three years, according to experts

Posted: July 15, 2016 at 5:21 pm   /   Health

THE ZIKA epidemic happening at the moment is likely to end within three years, according to a team of scientists from Imperial College London. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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MAPPED: The popular holiday destinations with active cases of Zika

Posted: July 4, 2016 at 5:34 am   /   Travel

IF YOU’RE planning a summer holiday you may want to consider the threat of Zika before booking these spots. Daily Express :: Travel Feed

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Branden Grace cites Zika in pulling out of Olympics (The Associated Press)

Posted: June 24, 2016 at 5:23 pm   /   Sports

Branden Grace withdrew from the Olympics on Friday, becoming the fourth golfer to cite the Zika virus as a reason not to play in Rio de Janeiro this summer. At No. 11 in the world, Grace, a two-time winner this year, is the highest-ranked South African golfer. ”After serious consideration, it is with regret that […]

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SHOCK numbers of pregnant women is US diagnosed with dangerous ZIKA virus

Posted: June 18, 2016 at 5:22 pm   /   Health

HEALTH officials have announced the number of women diagnosed with the Zika virus in the US has risen to 234. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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McIlroy plays down Zika impact on Rio decision (Reuters)

Posted: June 2, 2016 at 5:27 pm   /   Sports

(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy has played down concerns that the Zika virus outbreak could threaten his participation at the 2016 Rio Olympics in golf’s return to the Games after a 112-year absence. Zika, which is carried by mosquitoes, is spreading rapidly in the Americas, according to the World Health Organization, but McIlroy said the advice […]

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Zika virus: Everything you need to know about the birth defects this disease can cause

Posted: April 14, 2016 at 5:23 pm   /   Health

PREGNANT women infected with Zika virus can give birth to babies with abnormally small heads and brain damage, it has been confirmed. But what are the birth defects?  Daily Express :: Health Feed

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Zika virus scientists issue NO KISSING warning for pregnant ladies at Rio Carnival

Posted: February 6, 2016 at 5:36 pm   /   Health

SCIENTISTS are warning pregnant women in Brazil again kissing strangers in the latest Zika virus update. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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PICTURED: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2016 kicks off in STYLE despite Zika virus warning

Posted: February 6, 2016 at 5:36 pm   /   Travel

CARNIVAL has kicked off in traditional bright and colourful style, despite the health warnings. Daily Express :: Travel Feed

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Zika virus could be declared GLOBAL EMERGENCY due to its ‘EXPLOSIVE’ spread

Posted: January 28, 2016 at 5:28 pm   /   Health

THE World Health Organisation could be set to declare Zika a global emergency as health experts reveal “the level of alarm is extremely high.” Daily Express :: Health Feed

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VIRUS WARNING: UK doctors to look for Zika symptoms in patients returning from Americas

Posted: January 27, 2016 at 5:22 am   /   Health

DOCTORS across the UK are being warned to be on the look out for symptoms of the Zika virus in patients returning to the UK from countries affected by the outbreak. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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