A case was found infected with the Zika virus in the Bavdhan area of Pune. Entomological survey of the Zika virus across Pune city to mitigate future outbreaks.
In a statement, the WHO said that starting with a meeting held last Friday, November 18, WHO is convening over 300 scientists who will consider the evidence on over 25 virus families and bacteria, as well as "Disease X."
Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): Researchers have developed a Zika vaccine technology that is highly effective and safe in preclinical mouse models.
Los Angeles, September 13 (ANI): The Zika virus has a cunning plan. Once a virus has entered the body, it tends to head straight for dendritic cells, which are necessary for an efficient immune response.
Evanston (Illinois) [US], January 19 (ANI): In a new study of the Zika virus, Northwestern University scientists have discovered a key mechanism used by the virus to evade the antiviral response of the cell it is attacking. This finding contributed to a better understanding of how viruses infected cells, overcame immune barriers and replicated -- information that is essential for fighting them.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 13 (ANI): The District Magistrate in Lucknow has instructed officials to create containment zones of 400 metres around a Zika virus patient's home and the patient should go in for home isolation.
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India] November 9 (ANI): Nine new Zika virus cases were reported in Kanpur on Tuesday taking the total number of cases reported in the city to 98.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 8 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh said on Monday that other than Kannauj and Kanpur, no case of Zika virus is reported in any other district of the state.
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 8 (ANI): No new case of Zika virus was reported in Kanpur on Monday, the total tally of cases of the mosquito-borne disease in the Uttar Pradesh district stands at 89, informed health officials.