Mosquito-borne Virus

• Mosquitoes carrying West Nile found in Manitoba, province warns

  For the first time this season, mosquito testing has shown West Nile virus to be present in Manitoba.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2022
  
• Singapore issues warning to public after Zika virus infections rise

  Singapore is encouraging residents to use insect repellent, clear blockages in drains and wear long-sleeved clothing to protect themselves from mosquitoes after the number of Zika infections rose to 151 in the city-state.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2016
  
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• Golf star Rory McIlroy pulls out of Rio Olympics over Zika concerns

  Rory McIlroy says he will not be competing in the golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus.

  Sports

  Jun 22, 2016
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• Health officials declare chikungunya epidemic in Puerto Rico

  Health officials in Puerto Rico have declared an epidemic of the mosquito-borne virus known as chikungunya.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2014
• Haiti distributes pain medication amid chikungunya virus outbreak

  The government of Haiti says it will distribute pain medication to clinics around the country amid a surge in suspected cases of a mosquito-borne virus.

  Health

  May 23, 2014