Friday, 22 April 2016

Disease

Zika virus infection – Peru

On 17 April 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of Peru notified PAHO/WHO of a confirmed case of sexual transmission of Zika virus. This is the country’s first case of Zika virus infection.

Anthrax in India

Days after the state government confirmed the resurgence of anthrax in Maharashtra after five years, officials from the state animal husbandry department have assured that the outbreak has so far been confined to just one village, where 110 sheep died in the last few days.

The officials also made it clear that animal flocks from the affected area cannot migrate or move to newer areas till the outbreak has completely subsided as an order has been issued in this regard

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