Zika virus cases reported in Europe

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Zika virus cases may have reached Europe. In Portugal, five people tested positive after recent trips to Brazil. Authorities are keeping a close eye on developments.

CCTV’s Dan Williams reports from Lisbon.

The Zika virus has spread across the Americas and has been linked to thousands of babies being born with microcephaly, a congenital malformation that see’s babies born with under-developed brains.

The World Health Organization warns that the Zika virus is a global health emergency that requires a global response.


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Possible case of sexually transmitted infection of Zika virus in Texas

Health officials in the U.S. state of Texas say they have confirmed a case of Zika-infection through sexual contact. This comes just 24 hours after the World Health Organisation declared an international emergency, and amid mounting efforts across the Americas to combat the virus’ spread.

CCTV’s Roee Ruttenberg reports from Washington.


Epidemiologist Kathryn Jacobsen on the Zika virus

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