It’s the talk of the town world, and not for the best of reasons.
The Zika virus is now active in more than 20 countries, prompting worldwide concern and travel warnings targeting pregnant women. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the mosquito-borne Zika virus may infect up to 4 million people, and the agency is deciding if the outbreak should be declared an international health emergency.
He also advised pregnant women to refrain from visiting infected countries and said that a health alert would be issued to all Government and private health facilities.
Sources: Al Jazeera, CNN (1), Sunday Times, The Star Online, CNN (2).
