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Zika Virus a Trending Topic on Social Media Platforms
By ANJALI ATHAVALEY and MELISSA FARES, Reuters NEW YORK – The Zika virus was a trending topic on several social…
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Catholic Church Calls for Aggressive Approach to Raise Awareness on Zika Virus
The local Catholic Church has joined efforts in raising public awareness about the Zika virus. A report in the CBCP…
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Zika Virus Update: Emirates Will Refund Bookings to Zika Areas
The Middle East’s biggest airline is offering refunds to passengers booked on flights to countries affected by the Zika virus,…
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Scientists Find Zika in Saliva, Urine; Unclear if can Transmit Infection
RIO DE JANEIRO – Zika has been identified in the saliva and urine of two patients infected by the virus, a…
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WHO Seeks $25 Mln for Six-Month Fight Against Zika, Official Says
GENEVA – The World Health Organization will seek $25 million for a six-month programme to fight the Zika virus linked…
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Brazil Confirms Zika Infection from a Blood Transfusion
BRASILIA – Brazilian health authorities confirmed on Thursday a case of transmission of Zika through a transfusion of blood from…
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OFWs to Get Zika Virus Info Prior to Departure
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) will now encounter information on the Zika virus in their pre-departure orientation seminar. Authorities said the…
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Spain Reports First Known European Case of Zika-Infected Pregnant Woman
HEALTH ALERT Madrid, Spain – Spain said Thursday that a pregnant woman who had returned from Colombia had been diagnosed…
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Pinoy na Nasa Honduras, Biktima Umano ng Zika Virus
Nag-aalala ang mga kaanak ng isang Pinoy na umano’y tinamaan ng Zika virus sa Honduras. Pauwi na kasi ng Pilipinas…
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OFW with MERS Symptoms Under Observation in Oro
CAGAYAN DE ORO: A patient, reportedly an overseas Filipino worker, suspected to be infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus…
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