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ALERT: Increased Dengue transmission in Francophone countries in the Caribbean. Read more.

Zika alert

Zika alert

Earlier today, the Brazilian Ministry of Health confirmed Zika virus circulation in the northeast of the country. Eight cases each in the states of Bahia and Rio Grande do Norte have been confirmed. An additional 1,200 suspected cases appear to be under investigation. Below is the link to the original posting in Portuguese. Also included is a related news article. http://portalsaude.saude.gov.br/index.php/o-ministerio/principal/secretarias/svs/noticias-svs/17702-confirmacao-do-zika-virus-no-brasil Spread beyond the current geography is likely. Please remain vigilant.