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Spread of the Zika virus [1] [2] [3]. This article primarily covers the chronology of the 2015–16 Zika virus epidemic.Flag icons denote the first announcements of confirmed cases by the respective nation-states, their first deaths (and other events such as their first reported cases of microcephaly and major public health announcements), and relevant sessions and announcements of the World ...
In approximately one in five cases, Zika virus infections result in Zika fever, a minor illness that causes symptoms such as fever and a rash. [11] [12] Prior to the outbreak, Zika was considered a mild infection, as most infections are asymptomatic, making it difficult to determine precise estimates of the number of cases. [13]
2015–16 Zika virus epidemic: 2015–2016 Worldwide Zika virus: 53 [287] 2016 Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo yellow fever outbreak: 2016 Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo: Yellow fever: 498 (377 in Angola, 121 in Congo) [288] 2016–2022 Yemen cholera outbreak: 2016–2023 Yemen: Cholera: 4,004 (as of June 11, 2023) [289]
The Zika Authorization Plan Act of 2016 (H.R. 4562) was a bill introduced in the second session of the United States 114th Congress by Representative Curt Clawson (R-FL) on February 12, 2016. [1] [2] The bill was prompted by the Zika virus health scare and was aimed at reducing the spread of the virus. [3]
Zika fever (also known as Zika virus disease) is an illness caused by Zika virus. [80] Around 80% of cases are estimated to be asymptomatic, though the accuracy of this figure is hindered by the wide variance in data quality, and figures from different outbreaks can vary significantly. [ 81 ]
A company called Oxitec is planning on expanding its genetically-engineered mosquito project to try and rid areas in Brazil of the virus. Scientists are trying to use genetically engineered ...
The meeting scheduled for Monday will examine whether the Zika outbreak should be classified as an international health emergency. Zika virus outbreak: WHO chief convenes emergency committee ...
Zika virus outbreak may refer to: 2015–2016 Zika virus epidemic; Zika virus outbreak timeline; 2013–2014 Zika virus outbreaks in Oceania;