By Annabelle Liang, The Associated Press, September 2, 2016 Singapore is encouraging residents to use insect repellent, clear blockages in drains and wear long-sleeved clothing to protect themselves from mosquitoes after the number of Zika infections rose to 151 in the city-state. Open-air food centres in affected districts had few lunchtime patrons Friday, many apparently… Continue reading Singapore issues warning to public after Zika virus infections rise
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U.S. declares health emergency in Puerto Rico due to Zika
By Danica Coto, The Associated Press, August 12, 2016 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. government on Friday declared a public health emergency in Puerto Rico as a result of a Zika epidemic. The declaration allows the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to award grants, access emergency funds and temporarily appoint personnel where… Continue reading U.S. declares health emergency in Puerto Rico due to Zika
Sask. researcher warns winter travellers to avoid Zika-stricken areas
By CBC News, August 8, 2016 Lots of popular vacation spots threatened by the spread of Zika You might not be one of millions of people heading to Rio for the summer Olympics, but chances are you have your sights set on a southern winter getaway. But before you book your reservation, researchers in Saskatoon… Continue reading Sask. researcher warns winter travellers to avoid Zika-stricken areas
Zika virus not enough to cancel, postpone Rio Olympics
By Tiffany Bateman, CBC News, August 4, 2016 240 scientists from around the world sign letter to WHO On the eve of the Rio Olympic opening ceremony, Zika continues to be a major concern for many of the world’s top athletes and health officials. In recent months, there have been countless reports of professional golfers,… Continue reading Zika virus not enough to cancel, postpone Rio Olympics
Florida reports 1st locally transmitted cases of Zika
By CBC News, July 29, 2016 ‘We will continue to put every resource available to fighting the spread of Zika in our state’ The first cases of Zika transmitted by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland have been reported in Florida, the state’s governor said Friday. At a morning news conference, Gov. Rick Scott said health… Continue reading Florida reports 1st locally transmitted cases of Zika
UN says risk of Zika outbreak across Europe is ‘low to moderate’
By The Associated Press, May 18, 2016 LONDON – The World Health Organization says the risk of a Zika outbreak across Europe is “low to moderate,” in a new risk assessment. The U.N. health agency said Wednesday there is a “high likelihood” the mosquito-borne virus could spread in three European regions with the mosquitoes that… Continue reading UN says risk of Zika outbreak across Europe is ‘low to moderate’
1st confirmed case of Zika virus in Ontario, province says
Province found positive test results for the virus in someone who travelled to South America Ontario’s first case of the Zika virus has been confirmed by the province’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. In a statement, the province’s chief medical officer of health said Friday that Public Health Ontario received positive test results for the virus in an… Continue reading 1st confirmed case of Zika virus in Ontario, province says
Sask. government 'still preparing a response' to open letter on Zika virus, says Duncan
Zika virus something Saskatchewn needs to be prepared for: Health Minsiter Dustin Duncan Saskatchewan’s Health Minsiter Dustin Duncan says his ministry is still looking into the specifics of Zika virus concerns raised this week. On Monday, medical geneticist and retired professor of pediatrics Edmond Lemire wrote an open letter to the Saskatchewan minister saying that… Continue reading Sask. government 'still preparing a response' to open letter on Zika virus, says Duncan
Blood donors asked to hold off in wake of Zika virus
Canadian researchers involved in vaccine development The American Red Cross on Tuesday asked prospective donors to hold off giving blood for at least 28 days if they’ve travelled to areas with Zika outbreaks amid growing concerns about the virus’s spread. “Self-deferral” for blood donors should apply to anyone who has visited Mexico, the Caribbean or… Continue reading Blood donors asked to hold off in wake of Zika virus
Zika virus cases brought back to Canada are few, health officials say
WHO has said virus unlikely to spread in Canada due to absence of carrying mosquitoes Three Canadians have brought back the Zika virus recently after contracting it abroad, CBC News has learned. Health Minister Jane Philpott said Wednesday that there have been no cases of locally transmitted Zika virus in Canada. “I believe, if I’m… Continue reading Zika virus cases brought back to Canada are few, health officials say