Zika alert level rises

by PV/VTV21 October 2016 Last updated at 14:08 PM

(Photo illustrated: Minh Duc/VTV News)
(Photo illustrated: Minh Duc/VTV News)

VTV.vn - After a number of recent Zika infection cases in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Long An provinces, the Ministry of Health raised the alert level for Zika virus infections.

There have been 9 recorded cases of Zika infection and 56 mosquitoes carrying the virus were also found. Pregnant women and children are advised not to travel to virus hotspots.

Pregnant women who are living or have travelled through these areas, or have displayed symptoms like fever, a rash or tiredness should go for medical check-ups.

Regarding the infant with small head syndrome, recently reported in Dak Lak Province, the Ministry of Health said the child had tested positive for Zika, but more tests needed to be done to pinpoint what happened.

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