Waiting for fatwa on Zika-linked pregnancy


PUTRAJAYA: Health authorities are waiting for the National Fatwa Council to announce its stand on the termination of pregnancy should a woman be infected with the Zika virus.

This follows a meeting on Wednesday during which the Health Ministry gave scientific and medical input on the issue to the council.

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