WHO: Zika likely to spread in Asia Pacific


An Aedes mosquito, a known vector for the Zika virus. - AFP

Manila, Oct 10, 2016 (AFP) - The Zika virus is set to spread through Asia, the World Health Organization warned Monday, with hundreds of cases reported in Singapore and two Thai babies diagnosed with Zika-linked microcephaly.

The mosquito-borne virus has been detected in 70 countries worldwide including at least 19 countries in the Asia Pacific region, said WHO director for health security and emergencies Li Ailan.

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