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Thu, Mar 3: Dr. Brett Belchetz looks at a new study which suggests the Zika virus could lead to neurological disorders.

The director of a Brazilian research institute said on Wednesday that there was now “high certitude” that the Zika virus was a direct cause of microcephaly in infants.

Wed, Apr 13: American health officials say the Zika virus is scarier than first thought. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

Thu, Mar 3: Dr. Brett Belchetz looks at a new study which suggests the Zika virus could lead to neurological disorders. Zika Virus

U.S. health officials issued new guidance Tuesday for doctors whose pregnant patients may have travelled to regions with a tropical illness linked to birth defects. Natalie Morales reports.

Mon, Feb 1: Travellers to South American countries are advised to take precautions, but health officials in Canada say the risk here is relatively low. Peter Kim reports.

While Canada is not considered to be at risk, some Edmonton researchers are working frantically to learn more about the Zika virus. Kendra Slugoski reports.

Global’s Shannon Cuciz sat down with Doctor Richard Rusk Wednesday morning to address concerns surrounding the Zika Virus. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency.

Health officials in the U.S. have confirmed Texas is the first case in the country where the Zika virus has been transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Travel consultant Claire Newell provides information on the impacts of Zika virus and the recent WestJet cutbacks to flights.

Thu, Jan 28: Amid growing concerns about the Zika virus, Global News Medical Contributor Dr. Samir Gupta answers viewers’ questions about what they should know in order to be prepared.

Thu, Jan 28: The greatest risk the Zika virus poses is to unborn babies. The virus causes mild symptoms in most people, but it’s been linked to birth defects, prompting warnings about travel to affected areas. Robin Gill looks at what Canadians need to know.

Wed, Feb 3: Canadian Blood Services had set up new restrictions for Zika virus as it tries to protect its blood supply and there are more warnings for pregnant women. Heather Yourex-West reports.

On Wednesday’s edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh has the latest on how the Zika virus is impacting blood donations and also looks at how fecal matter can actually be used for medicinal purposes.

Dr. Gregory Taylor, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, provided a concise outline of the origins, symptoms, and pathology of the Zika virus during a press conference Friday.

Dr. Gregory Taylor, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, laid out his and the government of Canada’s many recommendations for Canadians to avoid the Zika Virus.

The top headlines from Global National with Robin Gill for Friday, January 29 include: How Canada’s public health agency is trying to control the spread of the Zika virus, the Prime Minister visits La Loche and Donald Trump skips the Republican presidential debate and still manages to steal the show.

Wed, Jan 27: Prenatal getaways are being postponed for some expectant moms because of escalating fears concerning the mosquito born Zika Virus. Jill Croteau reports.

A WHO spokesperson explains how Zika virus is spread by the Aedes mosquito, which also spreads dengue and yellow fever, and thus dengue fever serves as the base model for framing WHO’s reaction to this new virus.

Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) discusses the reasons for declaring the emergency and the preventative measures that need to be taken.