Number of Zika cases in B.C. quadruples - BC according to : Global News

B.C.'s Centre for Disease Control says the number of confirmed Zika cases in the province have more than quadrupled in the last six months from 11 to 47, including three pregnant women. The CDC said pregnant women should seriously consider whether travel is necessary, especially if they're going to a region where Zika has been found. But the disease is especially dangerous to pregnant women because it can cause severe birth defects, including babies born with unusually small heads. Zika is primarily transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that have previously bitten an infected person, though sexual transmission can also occur. "More often that not, they choose not to go to a Zika zone."– With files from The Associated Press

DOH reiterates importance of cleanliness as PH now has 57 Zika cases - Philippines

These were detected in the following areas: National Capital Region - 20 cases (35%); CALABARZON - 18 cases (32%); Western Visayas - 15 cases (26%); Central Luzon - 2 cases (4%); and Central Visayas - 2 cases (4%). As of February 2, 2017, a total of 57 Zika cases were reported in the country. Zika virus is usually transmitted through the bite of infected female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the same mosquitoes that transmit Dengue and Chikungunya viruses. Zika viral disease, caused by Zika virus, is characterized by fever, rash, and conjunctivitis. Currently, there is no available vaccine to prevent Zika virus infection.



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