Microcephaly
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What happened to… Zika virusOn this episode of the Global News podcast What Happened To…?, journalist Erica Vella revisits the Zika virus epidemic.WorldApr 8, 2021
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Toronto athlete given lifetime achievement award from Special Olympics CanadaNerissa Pooran fell in love with track and field when she was eight years old. At the age of 40, she is not slowing down.SportsDec 4, 2020
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Montreal mother demands action after daughter with disability attacked on school busA mother is furious after her daughter was beaten on the way to school.EducationOct 4, 2019
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Planning a winter getaway? Zika warnings remain in place as travel season loomsHeading south this winter? A recent study conducted on behalf of the federal government shows Canadians still don't fully understand the risks associated with Zika.CanadaOct 6, 2017
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Anti-Zika apparel: Clothing has built-in mosquito repellant for women, expectant momsIf you’re a woman in your childbearing years, the threat of Zika virus is probably on your mind. That’s why a company created a line of anti-Zika apparel, weaving in mosquito repellant nanotechnology into everyday clothing.HealthDec 14, 2016
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Zika emergency status lifted by WHO, but long battle aheadAcknowledging Zika is "here to stay," the United Nations health agency on Friday lifted its emergency declaration and prepared for a longer-term response to the mosquito-borne virus.HealthNov 18, 2016
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Zika virus: doctors uncertain how long babies will need to be monitoredBabies who at first seem to have escaped the Zika virus' devastating hallmark defect — an abnormally small head at birth — might not be out of the woods after all.HealthOct 2, 2016
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Thailand confirms first Zika-linked birth defects in Southeast AsiaThai authorities have confirmed that two cases of babies with microcephaly - abnormally small heads - were caused by the Zika virus, the first time the linkage has been made in Southeast Asia.WorldSep 30, 2016
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Zika spread could be a concern in the wake of Hurricane HermineOfficials are warning Floridians to stay away from or quickly get rid of any standing water in order to limit the risk of exposure to Zika-infected mosquitoes.WorldSep 2, 2016
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Zika remains global health emergency, virus still spreading: WHOThe World Health Organization says the outbreak of Zika remains an international health emergency.HealthSep 2, 2016
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