Over 2,000 Pregnant Women Infected With Zika in Colombia

The Zika virus is spreading rapidly in Latin America and Asian governments have issued advisories attempting to contain the mosquito-borne disease. Zika could be linked to birth defects such as brain damage in newborns and could cause temporary paralysis, according to medical professionals. Health authorities in several Asian countries have advised travelers, particularly pregnant women to avoid trips to Central and South America. They have asked people coming or returning from...

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