What is the Zika virus?
Doctors explained that the Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also transmits diseases like dengue and chikungunya. The virus was first identified in Uganda in 1947.
Doctors advised
Taking necessary precautions to prevent Zika Virus is better than taking necessary action after identifying the cases, the Municipal authorities conducting a thorough inspection to prevent VBD diseases.
"They have issued an advisory to the citizens, asking them to keep their surroundings clean to avoid any potential outbreak," the doctors said. He said the M&H Department has taken precautionary measures including foggging to prevent the spread of the virus.
The VBD Control department urges citizens to follow the guidelines and take necessary precautions to avoid the spread of the Zika virus. News articals reported that they assured that the situation is being closely monitored and necessary steps are being taken to control the spread of the virus in the city.
The official said, “We have created awareness among the general public in the area and given instructions to monitor the health of pregnant women in the area. Zika does not usually cause serious complications, but if a pregnant woman becomes infected, it can cause microcephaly in the fetus.
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