Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus – China
On 19 April 2016, the Department of Health, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region notified WHO of a confirmed, imported case of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Saudi Arabia
Between 19 and 23 April 2016, the National IHR Focal Point for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified WHO of 3 additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV).
Zika Virus - Brazil
Brazil's outbreak of Zika - which has been linked to the devastating microcephaly birth defect in newborns - has topped 91 000 cases, health officials said on Tuesday.
Between January 3 and April 2, 91 387 suspected cases of Zika were reported, with a disproportionate share (30 286) in the poorer northeast of the country, the Health Ministry said.
Three people have died of the mosquito-borne virus, it said.
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