Zika cases rise to 106 in Rajasthan, ICMR team in Jaipur to intensify vector control measures

Jaipur | Thursday | 18th October, 2018

Summary:

What is Zika virus? Six more people were confirmed positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan on Thursday, taking the total number of people affected to 106 in the state, a Union Health Ministry official said. The current total number of affected people with the virus is said to be the largest Zika outbreak in the country. According to official report, the six new Zika cases confirmed were from Jaipur and two neighbouring districts and of the total affected people, 25 are pregnant women. Sources at the state health department said almost all Zika virus infected patients are healthy after receiving treatment, while three-fourth patients do not have symptoms of disease and have recovered..