Zika virus:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Issues related to Health.   Context: With a rise in the number of Zika virus cases in Uttar Pradesh, doctors have advised that people should avoid all non-essential travel to areas reporting cases. Currently close to 90 persons, including 17 children, have tested positive for the virus from the State.   …

Zika virus

  GS Paper  :  2 Topics Covered: Issues related to Health.   Context: The Union Health Ministry has rushed a multidisciplinary team to Maharashtra to monitor the Zika virus situation and support the State government in management of infections. Recei, a case of Zika has been reported in Pune district.   About Zika: The Zika virus …