147 Zika cases detected in America

February 27, 2016 23:21

There have been 107 cases of Zika virus among US travellers returning from Zika-infected areas, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

The CDC also reported 40 locally acquired cases of the virus in US territories. Thirty-five are in Puerto Rico, four are in American Samoa, and one is in the US Virgin Islands.

Not included in that count are an additional 117 diagnosed cases of the virus in Puerto Rico that were reported to the CDC after they totaled the above numbers. CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden said Puerto Rico is clearly the most affected area, with the potential for hundreds of thousands of cases of the virus.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

What Keeps Rishabh Pant Awake At Night

'When I was injured, I had a conversation with myself that when I am back, I should be looking better, moving better and thinking better. Something that keeps me awake at night is that I should not be in the same place.'

DC Vs GT: Who Took Best Catch? Vote!

Who took the best catch at the Arun Jaitley stadium on Wednesday night?

Priyanka to contest Rae Bareli, Rahul Amethi: Sources

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi are likely to contest the Lok Sabha election from Rae Bareli and Amethi seats, respectively, sources said on Thursday.

Recipe: Richard Holkar's Murgi Survedar

This recipe has a wonderful royal touch.

Indian badminton star reveals 'chronic' health battle

H S Prannoy has revealed that he has been battling a chronic gastrointestinal disorder for the past four months