B.C. health experts warn about travel to Mexico as Zika cases rise according to : vancouversun

===CORRECTION: Due to wrong information supplied by BCCDC, an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the number of new Zika cases in B.C. The number of lab-confirmed Zika cases among B.C. who got Zika had abortions; public health experts cannot share that information. cases occurred in people who travelled to places where Zika was endemic, mostly Mexico because it is such a popular destination. Galanis said the escalating number of cases shows that the risk of Zika hasn't abated so public health officials must continue efforts around public attention and awareness.




The number of confirmed Zika cases continues to rise in B.C., with 47 people now diagnosed with the virus after travelling including three pregnant women, according to the B.C. That's why pregnant women, women who may want to become pregnant and their partners are warned against travelling anywhere with active Zika transmission. Across Canada, at least 439 people have been diagnosed with Zika after travelling, including 23 pregnant women, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. "Pregnant women should really consider seriously whether their travel is necessary," said Dr. Eleni Galanis of the B.C. The Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads the Zika virus, as well as dengue fever and chikungunya.

57 Zika cases in PH; DOH verifying microcephaly case

Ubial said that out of the 57 Zika cases, 38 patients were female and 19 male. Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial announced in a press conference in Surigao City that there are 57 cases of Zika reported in the country. Richmond Hinayon, ABS-CBN NewsSURIGAO CITY -- Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial announced on Friday that as of February 2, 2017, there were 57 Zika cases in the country. Metro Manila had the most number of Zika cases with 20. Of the 57 cases, 7 were pregnant women.



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