DocIndex Position Left Middle Right 26 2973 transmission, from mother-to-baby in the womb, and through blood. The virus cannot be transmitted via breast feeding. In Brazil , 3,530 cases of microcephaly related to the Zika virus were registered between October 2015 and the beginning of this year 26 3255 conducting more studies. Experts recommend using repellents and installing mosquito netting over doors and windows to avoid being bitten In Brazil , 3,530 cases of microcephaly related to the Zika virus were registered between October 2015 and the beginning of this year 26 3324 linked to the virus in Hawaii. According to The New York Times, the mother of the baby had traveled to Brazil last May. 6. What are the recommendations for pregnant women? The USs Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has 26 3361 and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that pregnant women put off traveling to 14 nations and territories in Latin America, including Brazil , Colombia and Puerto Rico. In Brazil, health authorities recommend that pregnant women protect themselves from insect bites by avoiding going 26 3367 pregnant women put off traveling to 14 nations and territories in Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia and Puerto Rico. In Brazil , health authorities recommend that pregnant women protect themselves from insect bites by avoiding going out at certain hours of the 26 3514 the World Health Organization (WHO), the Zika virus was only reported last year in nine countries in the Western Hemisphere: Brazil , Chile (including Easter Island), Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Surinam and Venezuela. US authorities have also reported cases of 26 3546 and Venezuela. US authorities have also reported cases of the Zika virus. 10. Has the Zika virus caused any deaths? Brazil has confirmed three deaths that are possibly related to the Zika virus. The victims were a newborn, a man who 26 5963 for microcephaly, but early intervention with supportive therapies may help enhance a child's development and improve their quality of life.In Brazil , where reports of Zika virus have been particularly widespread, there have been 4,000 cases of babies born with microcephaly since 26 21827 relatively mild, flulike infections. But in the nine months since it came to the Americas, it has moved swiftly through Brazil and two dozen other countries and territories, spread by mosquitoes of the Aedes species, which can breed in the tiniest 26 21901 spike in microcephaly, a congenital and irreversible deformation of the skull in newborn babies. The number of reported cases in Brazil jumped from 147 in 2014 to nearly 4,000 in 2015, leaving health officials with little doubt although no firm scientific 26 21993 bites by wearing clothes that cover arms and legs, and using air-conditioning and screens and insect repellents containing DEET. Brazil , which is hosting the Olympic Games this summer, has begun an extensive campaign to eradicate mosquitoes, including the deployment of 26 24263 infected have no symptoms at all. The big question surrounds the viruss link to other ailments. The health authorities in Brazil said Wednesday that reported cases of microcephaly a rare condition in which infants are born with abnormally small heads had 26 60941 WHO has previously said that it expects Zika to spread to every country in the Americas except Canada and Chile. Brazil has been the country hardest hit so far, and concerns are growing about this summer's Olympics, which is likely to 26 61002 exists in Asia and the Pacific, but has not been associated with microcephaly there. It first came to prominence in Brazil in October. Microcephaly can cause brain damage or death in babies. AFP First 20 smart cities will be announced today 26 96247 are 20 percent cheaper in some countries, Japan is surprisingly reasonable and greenback users can get double their money in Brazil and South Africa. If youve ever wanted to visit one of the above or especially the below, consider making 2016 26 174803 use here. OK Nathascha Rengifo has been appointed Sony Pictures Television's channels VP for Latin America, except for Mexico and Brazil . From Sony's Miami office, she will head the strategic management of AXN and Canal Sony, including programming, marketing and business 26 174879 is a leader, enthusiastic about our business, said TC Schultz, Sony's executive VP and managing director for Latin America and Brazil , to whom the new executive will report. This appointment complements Sony's structure, aiming to realign our networks with the expectations 26 217298 exposure to the Zika virus. Nearly 4000 suspected cases of microcephaly - babies born with tiny brains - have been reported in Brazil alone since October. The US scientists called on the UN health agency to heed lessons from the Ebola outbreak, and 26 218623 Benin, People's Republic of Bermuda Bhutan, Kingdom of Bolivia, Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana, Republic of Bouvet Island (Bouvetoya) Brazil , Federative Republic of British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago) British Virgin Islands Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria, People's Republic of Burkina Faso 26 222871 among the twenty most bizarre species discovered in 2015. 1. Miltons titi monkey (Callicebus miltoni), a species of monkey from Brazil : Miltons titi monkeys are found in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso, Amazonas and Rondonia. Like their close relatives, these 26 254277 risks linked to a warming world, health experts say. The virus, linked to brain damage in thousands of babies in Brazil , has already been discovered in Australian travellers returning from South America, and was detected in six Australians last year. Zika 26 280606 poverty, providing equal rights and spreading understanding across nations." On December 17, he emerged to fight a court decision in Brazil to ban WhatsApp On January 6, he marketed the pre-order of Oculus Rift headsets On January 7, he touted 26 285633 made a bet on a ballooning smartphone sales led by growing demand from burgenoning middle classes in China, India and Brazil . Despite previous growth rates of 25% to 30% in the past five years, the number of new smartphone users globally 26 306994 Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan B Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma Burundi C Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Canada Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros 26 327718 York, October 28, 2014. Prominent short-seller Chanos said Tuesday he has lightened up on some of his bets against Brazil , saying most of the By Lawrence Delevingne PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) - Hedge funds are starting the year off negative. Professional 26 340139 Troopers have turned the case over to the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office. Kevin R. Berghorn Gary W. Brown APTOPIX Brazil Zika Virus An Aedes aegypti mosquito is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil 26 340159 Brazil Zika Virus An Aedes aegypti mosquito is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. (Felipe Dana | The Associated Press) A single case of Zika virus has been confirmed in Monroe 26 340397 countries, mostly in Latin America and the Caribbean, where the virus has been spreading. The countries and territories include: Bolivia, Brazil , Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela, Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti 26 347977 Moto to design, develop, and manufacture smartphone products going forward," shares IDG.Meanwhile, despite ramping up in India and launching in Brazil , Xiaomi spent 2015 trying to encourage consumers - especially in China where it gets 90% of its sales - to transition away 26 365191 2013, the artwork is known for making headlines and catching public attention wherever she flies. Latest stops in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Galway, Ireland, have been no different, and planning is under way for visits to Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco 26 365228 de Janeiro, San Francisco and Los Angeles in 2016. Crowds view the Skywhale on its recent tour to Sao Paulo, Brazil . Overseas commitments mean Skywhale will again miss Canberra's Balloon Spectacular in March, but her private owners say the balloon will 26 365278 and chief pilot Kiff Saunders said Skywhale and exhibitions by Ms Piccinini had made the front page of newspapers in Brazil . The University of Canberra has moved to reassure staff that strict asbestos safety procedures have been followed as part of 26 448515 800-845-0375 Argentina: 0800-666-3458 Chile: 1230-020-6848 France: 0805-080021 United Kingdom: 0-808-189-1401 Brazil : 0-800-891-5369 To learn more about UVC, visit www.unlimitedvacationclub.com. About Unlimited Vacation Club Unlimited Vacation Club by AMResorts 26 448980 800-845-0375 Argentina: 0800-666-3458 Chile: 1230-020-6848 France: 0805-080021 United Kingdom: 0-808-189-1401 Brazil : 0-800-891-5369 To learn more about UVC, visit www.unlimitedvacationclub.com. About Unlimited Vacation Club Unlimited Vacation Club by AMResorts 26 463622 the virus that may cause brain damage in infants is being spread in more than 20 regions and countries, including Brazil , Mexico and Colombia. The handful of infections in the U.S. involving travelers include an adolescent girl from Los Angeles County 26 463852 the virus. "It's not overblown, probably," he said, offering a simple message for his pregnant patients with travel plans to Brazil , Mexico or other affected countries. "I would tell them not to go," he said, echoing recommendations made by the U.S 26 552183 to returns Launched in September 2010, FLFAX has been around for over five years. According to its latest geographical disclosure, Brazil , Mexico, and Chile are the top three regions it invests in, in that order, making up 88% of the funds 26 553720 1993, PRLAX has the second-longest track record among the funds in this review. According to its latest geographical disclosure, Brazil , Mexico, and Chile are the top three regions it invests in, in that order, making up 88.3% of the funds 26 555836 a meeting in Geneva. "As of today, cases have been reported in 23 countries and territories in the (Americas) region." Brazil `s Health Ministry said in November 2015 that Zika was linked to a foetal deformation known as microcephaly, in which 26 555864 that Zika was linked to a foetal deformation known as microcephaly, in which infants are born with abnormally small heads Brazil has reported 3,893 suspected cases of microcephaly, the WHO said last week, more than 30 times more than in any 26 555982 called for faster research on the quick-moving virus, which has been linked to a rise in birth defects in Brazil . Meanwhile, Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), said on Thursday that the 26 574504 charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, that covers humanitarian news, womens rights, corruption and climate change. Visit http://news.trust.org) Berlin (AFP) - Brazil , plagued by a scandal surrounding state oil giant Petrobas, registered the biggest plunge on the corruption index of watchdog Transparency 26 574714 economy, they all score below 50 in our index," Robin Hodess, TI group director for research, told AFP, referring to Brazil , Russia, India, China and South Africa. South Africa was in 61st place with 44 points. Brazil and India were tied 26 574730 told AFP, referring to Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. South Africa was in 61st place with 44 points. Brazil and India were tied in 76th place with scores of just 38, while China fared slightly worse, in 83th place 26 574811 up decades of corruption in the country". "Things are starting to change, but this has been the scandal that brought Brazil into a difficult situation in terms of public sector perception of corruption." Story continues The Latin American giant has been 26 583547 March 2015, while in Portugal, the health ministry said four Portuguese had been infected. All eight had been travelling in Brazil . A woman in the Swedish capital Stockholm was diagnosed with the virus in July 2015, the Swedish Public Health Agency 26 583821 has been linked to a jump in the number of babies born with microcephaly, or abnormally small heads, particularly in Brazil . The tally of cases of microcephaly in Brazil surged from 163 per year on average to 3,893 after the Zika 26 583829 number of babies born with microcephaly, or abnormally small heads, particularly in Brazil. The tally of cases of microcephaly in Brazil surged from 163 per year on average to 3,893 after the Zika outbreak began last year. Forty-nine of the 26 584134 the WHO director-general and requires the convening of an IHR Emergency Committee. Since the first case was reported in Brazil in May 2015, the disease has spread to 22 other countries and territories in the Americas. A causal relationship between 26 667050 case of war. A doctor examines an infant born with microcephaly. (Photo: Getty Images) Angela Rocha, a pediatrician in northeastern Brazil , measures the head of a child born with microcephaly, a tragic neurological complication linked to Zika, the mosquito-borne virus 26 667301 of Collective Health, a grouping of public health professionals. Amid warnings from governments and multilateral health agencies, pregnant women in Brazil and beyond are now seeking to avoid exposure to the mosquito, at least until contagion is contained or scientists develop 26 667411 been infected with Zika while expecting. Pernambuco has more than one-third of the 3,700 cases of microcephaly reported in Brazil since September, and its hospitals have been overwhelmed. Health officials say the number of newly reported cases is falling in 26 667591 that infected 1.6 million Brazilians last year and killed more than 800. To step up its fight against the mosquito, Brazil has deployed thousands of municipal, state and federal workers, including soldiers, to scour cities for mosquito breeding grounds, fumigate and 26 672228 2001, SLANX has the third-longest track record among the funds in this review. According to its latest geographical disclosure, Brazil , Chile, and Mexico are the top three regions it invests in, in that order, making up 78% of the funds 26 672273 reporting period, Chile overtook Mexico. The key thing to note is that 54% of the funds assets are invested in Brazil . Since the latest complete portfolio of the fund is from November 2015, well consider that as our base. For December 26 672985 Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) saw declines of 2.1%, 1.7%, 3.3%, and 2.4%, respectively, on January 25, 2016. Notably, the iShares MSCI Brazil Index (EWZ) fell by 2.5% with the fall in cocoa prices on the same day. Story continues In the next 26 735972 spread of the mosquito-borne disease. The virus, which has been linked to birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil , has provoked concern among travellers holding tickets to affected destinations. The virus is present in more than 20 countries and 26 737038 and is generated by auto-feed. GENEVA The Zika virus, linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil , is "spreading explosively" and could infect as many as 4 million people in the Americas, the World Health Organization (WHO 26 737444 Organization, the WHO's Americas arm, forecast 3 to 4 million Zika cases in the Americas. As the virus spreads from Brazil , other countries in the Americas are likely to see cases of babies with Zika-linked birth defects, according to Carissa 26 737474 cases of babies with Zika-linked birth defects, according to Carissa Etienne, regional director for the Pan American Health Organization. Brazil has reported around 4,000 suspected cases of microcephaly, vastly more than in an average year and equivalent to 1 to 26 746437 has warned that the virus is "spreading explosively" and may cause up to four million cases in the Americas. Meanwhile, Brazil is struggling to cope with a surge in microcephaly casesin which babies are born with unusually small headswith nearly 4,000 26 749102 operation to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus at the Imbiribeira neighborhood in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro said that nearly 220,000 members of Brazil's Armed Forces would go 26 749154 the country's Carnival celebrations. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) The release of new figures apparently finding fewer cases of microcephaly in Brazil than first feared is adding force to calls for more research into the link between the rare birth defect and 26 749194 and the spreading Zika virus. Health experts have been looking at 4,180 suspected cases of microcephaly reported since October in Brazil , where authorities said the birth defect could be linked to the virus and announced that 220,000 military personnel were being 26 749377 month warned pregnant women to reconsider visits to areas where Zika is present, and officials in El Salvador, Colombia and Brazil have suggested women stop getting pregnant until the crisis has passed. Municipal workers sprays insecticide to combat the Aedes aegypti 26 749412 insecticide to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus at the Imbiribeira neighborhood in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro said that nearly 220,000 members of Brazil's Armed Forces would go 26 749504 of just how little is known about the disease and its effects. The arrival of the mosquito-borne illness in Brazil initially caused little alarm as the virus' symptoms are generally much milder than those of dengue. Then late last year 26 749574 there are no solid numbers to compare with the new tally. In 2014, only about 150 cases were reported in Brazil in a yeara surprisingly small amount for a large country with nearly 3 million births a year. The United States 26 749639 worker gestures during an operation to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro says the country is sending some 220,000 troops to battle the 26 749834 found inside a warehouse during an operation to combat the mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro says the country is sending some 220,000 troops to battle the 26 749921 like viruses have not previously been linked to microcephaly. The CDC's Honein said shifts in the numbers reported out of Brazil were not surprising, and much more investigation is needed. She was echoed by Dr. Ganeshwaran Mochida, a pediatric neurologist at 26 750032 Control says researchers have found strong evidence of a possible link between Zika and a surge of birth defects in Brazil . (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) A fumigation brigade sprays an area of Chacabuco Park in a Aedes mosquito control effort, in 26 750099 Control says researchers have found strong evidence of a possible link between Zika and a surge of birth defects in Brazil . (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Dead insects and larvae float in an empty vase at a cemetery in Cartagena, Colombia, Tuesday 26 750284 insecticide to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus at the Imbiribeira neighborhood in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro said that nearly 220,000 members of Brazil's Armed Forces would go 26 750348 insecticide to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus at the Imbiribeira neighborhood in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro said that nearly 220,000 members of Brazil's Armed Forces would go 26 750413 a house during an operation to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro said that nearly 220,000 members of Brazil's Armed Forces would go 26 804126 It can lead to babies being born with microcephaly, which is a case of an underdeveloped brain.The outbreak originated in Brazil and spread across Latin America, causing several deaths and cases of micro-encephalitis and inflammation of the brain that cause 26 814269 and just a few months after it reached record oil and gas output thanks to new projects in Australia and Brazil . At a meeting in London, 99.53 percent of BG shareholders voted in favour of the merger, a day after 83 26 815391 switch to Android This article was originally published on BGR.com By Caroline Stauffer SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Beach-side apartments in Brazil may have been used as bribes and to launder money for members of the ruling Workers' Party, police and prosecutors 26 826731 World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday the Zika virus, linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil , is "spreading explosively" and may infect 3 to 4 million people in the Americas, including 1.5 million in Brazil. Here 26 826750 in Brazil, is "spreading explosively" and may infect 3 to 4 million people in the Americas, including 1.5 million in Brazil . Here are some facts about the virus and the current outbreak. - The virus is transmitted to people through the bite 26 826949 between Zika virus infection and birth defects has not yet been established but is strongly suspected. Local health authorities in Brazil in 2015 observed an increase in babies born with microcephaly at the same time as a Zika outbreak. About 4,000 26 826977 born with microcephaly at the same time as a Zika outbreak. About 4,000 cases of microcephaly have been reported in Brazil since September. Given an estimated 80 percent of people infected have no symptoms, it can be hard to tell if 26 827046 The WHO said Zika cases have been reported in 23 countries and territories in the Americas in the current outbreak. Brazil has been the nation most affected. The Pan American Health Organization said Aedes mosquitoes are found in all countries in 26 827296 Barre syndrome, a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the nervous system. Health authorities in Brazil have also reported an increase in Guillain-Barre syndrome. Other uncertainties surround the incubation period of the virus and how 26 832844 as the U.N. agency comes under pressure for quick action against the infection linked to thousands of birth defects in Brazil that is spreading through Latin America and the Caribbean. WHO Director-General Margaret Chan was set to address the agency's 26 833191 offer refunds or the opportunity to change destination to pregnant women and their traveling companions with international flights booked to Brazil , Colombia, Mexico, and other affected countries. U.S. airline United Airlines expanded its program allowing customers with reserved tickets for travel 26 833327 whether they have been infected. Recent models for how the disease is spreading predict "significant international spread by travelers from Brazil to the rest of the Americas, Europe, and Asia," Dr. Daniel Lucey, an infectious disease expert, and Lawrence Gostin, a 26 833463 affected region among travelers who had been to those countries. Portugal said five people tested positive after recent trips to Brazil . Four similar cases were reported in New York, as well as single cases in California, Minnesota, Virginia and Arkansas among 26 833498 California, Minnesota, Virginia and Arkansas among people who had traveled to the affected region. (Additional reporting by Stephen Eisenhammer in Brazil , Anthony Esposito, Rosalba O'Brien and Felipe Iturrieta in Santiago and Jeffrey Dastin in New York, and Suzannah Gonzales in Chicago 26 837905 Zika causes flu-like symptoms and a rash, but it has been linked to a rise in birth defects in Brazil , the country hardest hit by the tropical virus so far. Concerns are growing about the Olympics, which are likely to 26 837949 thousands of visitors to host city Rio de Janeiro in August. However, Bach stressed that August is winter season in Brazil , something which should help mitigate the problem. "The Olympic Games will take place during the Brazilian winter...so we will 26 840416 earlier this month when it was linked to severe brain damage in newborns after nearly 4,000 babies were born in Brazil in the past year with unusually small heads, an incurable condition known as microcephaly. Zika is spreading rapidly throughout the 26 840482 virus will spread to all but two countries in South, Central, and North America (including the U.S.), and officials in Brazil , Colombia, El Salvador Ecuador, and Jamaica are urging women to hold off on having children. Story continues Related: Sex Might 26 843362 spread of the mosquito-borne disease. The virus, which has been linked to birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil , has provoked concern among travelers holding tickets to affected destinations. The virus is present in more than 20 countries and 26 845428 or territories with outbreaks of the mosquito-borne virus, while Chilean company Sky will refund pregnant women with tickets to Brazil , the hardest-hit country. The airlines join US carriers Delta and American Airlines in offering refunds for expecting mothers with 26 845532 or a destination change, paying only the difference in fare, it said Wednesday in a statement. Sky, which flies to Brazil , Argentina and Peru, has adopted a similar policy for clients booked to Brazil, spokesman David Fuentes told AFP Thursday. The 26 845545 in a statement. Sky, which flies to Brazil, Argentina and Peru, has adopted a similar policy for clients booked to Brazil , spokesman David Fuentes told AFP Thursday. The announcements came as World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan warned Zika was spreading 26 845588 the Americas and the WHO said the region should expect three million to four million cases of the disease. In Brazil , cases of microcephaly have surged from 163 a year on average to more than 3,718 suspected cases since the outbreak 26 845732 or territories with outbreaks of the mosquito-borne virus, while Chilean company Sky will refund pregnant women with tickets to Brazil , the hardest-hit country. The airlines join US carriers Delta and American Airlines in offering refunds for expecting mothers with 26 845836 or a destination change, paying only the difference in fare, it said Wednesday in a statement. Sky, which flies to Brazil , Argentina and Peru, has adopted a similar policy for clients booked to Brazil, spokesman David Fuentes told AFP Thursday. The 26 845849 in a statement. Sky, which flies to Brazil, Argentina and Peru, has adopted a similar policy for clients booked to Brazil , spokesman David Fuentes told AFP Thursday. The announcements came as World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan warned Zika was spreading 26 845892 the Americas and the WHO said the region should expect three million to four million cases of the disease. In Brazil , cases of microcephaly have surged from 163 a year on average to more than 3,718 suspected cases since the outbreak 26 875037 the White House said in a statement. The virus has been linked to brain damage in thousands of babies in Brazil . There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, a close cousin of dengue and chikungunya, which causes mild fever and 26 875668 the virus has "not really been on the radar." Lindmeier said it was not yet clear whether the virus affecting Brazil and other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean was a mutated version of the virus that has caused prior 26 876714 a news conference. Zika, a mosquito-transmitted virus, has been linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil . There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, which is like dengue and causes mild fever, rash and red eyes 26 878211 earlier this month that Britain's economy faced a "dangerous cocktail of new threats" such as falling commodity prices, recessions in Brazil and Russia and rising tensions in the Middle East. Economists meanwhile warn that this year's outlook is clouded by an 26 884025 committee on the international response to the Zika virus outbreak that is suspected of a link to birth defects in Brazil "This is an important consideration of the director-general in calling (the meeting) is to ensure that there are no 26 901976 is one of the world's leading LNG companies, with generous output from its operations off the coasts of East Africa, Brazil and Australia. Related: Oil Prices in 2016 Will Be Determined By These 6 Factors Van Beurden has said repeatedly that 26 932532 400,000 pregnant women who receive cash-transfer benefits..."above: "A local worker disinfects the famous Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil , on 26 January 2016 in an effort to protect next months Carnival parades Zika-carrying mosquitoes." Photograph: Marecelo Sayao/EPA 26 938739 to any customer who turned in an old one. The current recall also involves adapters designed for use in Argentina, Brazil , Australia and New Zealand, but not in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Japan. Apple has 26 938793 speakers due to fire risk 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. An effort to clean up local elections in Brazil has yielded new evidence about the prevalence of "voter buying" in one of the world's largest democracies. A study co 26 938900 only "influence actions of the electorate," as the new paper states; they also change the composition of the electorate. In Brazil , contemporary procedures and technology have left political machines unable to invent voters and votes out of thin air. Instead, the 26 938945 consists of efforts to "import" real voters into places where they do not legally belong, through dubious registration practices. "In Brazil , where they have a good voting system and there is essentially no ballot stuffing, you can still have this other 26 939268 between places that were otherwise broadly similar in voting terms. "Because it's fraud, it's hard to measure," Hidalgo observes. In Brazil , he adds, "There are a lot of anecdotes, but it hasn't really been studied systematically." In 2007, about one-quarter 26 939328 based the study on a wave of electoral audits conducted in 2007 and 2008, the largest set of such checks Brazil has conducted in decades. About three-quarters of the towns with suspiciously high voter registration numbers had a population of 26 939439 proportion of incumbents winning re-election after audits took place dropped from 53 percent to 35 percent. "Mayoral elections in Brazil are incredibly competitive," says Hidalgo, noting that a paradox of sorts exists in the country: "It's a vibrant democracy, but 26 1032065 that results in babies being born with abnormally small heads. This causes severe developmental issues and sometimes death. Since November, Brazil has seen 4,180 cases of microcephaly in babies born to women who were infected with Zika during their pregnancies. To 26 1032137 the United States one Hawaiian baby was born with microcephaly linked to the Zika virus after his mother returned from Brazil . Several states have confirmed the virus in individuals who traveled to areas where the virus is circulating, including Illinois, where 26 1032534 the virus. 3. Where is the Zika virus now? The Zika virus is now being locally transmitted in Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil , Cape Verde, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto 26 1033091 dengue fever in South Florida. That effort is under review by the Food and Drug Administration. But field trials in Brazil in 2011 were hugely successful, according to Oxitec, eliminating up to 99% of the target population. A new release of 26 1033119 Oxitec, eliminating up to 99% of the target population. A new release of males in the Pedra Branca area of Brazil in 2014 was 92% successful, according to the company. The mosquito has also been tested in the Cayman Islands, Malaysia 26 1033156 the Cayman Islands, Malaysia and Panama. Last year, Oxitec announced plans to build an OX513A mosquito production facility in Piracicaba, Brazil , that it says will be able to protect 300,000 residents. /By CNN/ Days after celebrating the long-delayed completion of 26 1034890 session on Thursday on the Zika virus for quick action against the infection linked to thousands of birth defects in Brazil that is spreading through Latin America and the Caribbean. The World Health Organization will hold a special session on Thursday 26 1034935 as the U.N. agency comes under pressure for quick action against the infection linked to thousands of birth defects in Brazil that is spreading through Latin America and the Caribbean. WHO Director-General Margaret Chan was set to address the agency's 26 1035282 offer refunds or the opportunity to change destination to pregnant women and their traveling companions with international flights booked to Brazil , Colombia, Mexico, and other affected countries. US airline United Airlines expanded its program allowing customers with reserved tickets for travel 26 1035419 whether they have been infected. Recent models for how the disease is spreading predict "significant international spread by travelers from Brazil to the rest of the Americas, Europe, and Asia," Dr. Daniel Lucey, an infectious disease expert, and Lawrence Gostin, a 26 1035552 affected region among travelers who had been to those countries. Portugal said five people tested positive after recent trips to Brazil . Four similar cases were reported in New York, as well as single cases in California, Minnesota, Virginia and Arkansas among 26 1036614 by all shareholders Shell will become the world's most powerful LNG trader and gain access to valuable oil resources off Brazil and in Australia. Some shareholders at Wednesday's meeting had expressed concern about Shell overpaying for BG, based on the near 26 1081973 customized 3D printed prosthetics available to pets around the world. Romina was involved in a terrible lawn mower accident in Brazil in 2013, completely losing one of her front legs, and seriously damaging the other. Yet thanks to advanced 3D scanning 26 1125958 ask the committee to prioritise areas where research is most urgently needed. To step up its fight against the mosquito, Brazil has deployed thousands of municipal, state and federal workers, including soldiers, to scour cities for mosquito breeding grounds, fumigate and 26 1134261 Asia and the Pacific Islands. At the end of 2015, reports showed that the virus had made its way to Brazil . Since that time, the virus has spread throughout a considerable portion of South and Central America. This rapid spread is 26 1134362 Zika. The virus has been linked to microcephaly, a condition in which babies are born with unusually small heads. In Brazil , nearly 4,000 babies have been born with this condition since the outbreak of the virus. Many experts suggest this is 26 1134581 at a frighteningly fast rate, and as such, we should be better prepared. It is clear that countries such as Brazil , which has had over a million reported cases of Zika, could probably use some assistance from the CDC or the 26 1153078 concerns the United States. Daniel Wiser of the Washington Free Beacon suggests that Russias expansion into Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil , Venezuela, Nicaragua, and, of course, Cuba, is due to President Obamas negligence in the United States own backyard. As the 26 1153630 region between 2001 and 2013, about $11 billion of which went to Venezuela. Large quantities also went to Peru and Brazil . It is arguably Russia whose activities in the region most openly challenge U.S. national security. In addition to seeking access 26 1153823 Russia invaded the peninsula, four were in Latin America: Bolivia, Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua. In addition to those states, Argentina, Brazil , Uruguay, and Ecuador publicly abstained from voting. There is no question that the United States military is concerned about the 26 1181721 the Huracan LP580-2. As the name states, the cars 580 HP engine only powers two of its wheels. In Brazil , the Red Bull event will take place in Belo Horizonte, the capital of the Minas Gerais state, and the organizers 26 1181960 and we can expect that his South American Prolog will be as grueling as ever.Martin Freinademetz spent several months in Brazil last year identifying the most thrilling areas and courses for the Red Bull Minas Riders. Many of the top hard 26 1182003 have already announced they will be in Belo Horizonte this year, as well as in Sibiu.- Red Bull Minas Riders, Brazil (April 17-20)- Erzberg Rodeo, Austria (May 26-28)- Red Bull Romaniacs, Romania (July 12-16)- Red Bull Megawatt, Polonia 26 1183632 gas has helped reduce foreign oil imports by at least 25%, while lowering carbon dioxide emissions and creating local jobs. Brazil , too, provides a compelling example, having worked since the oil crises of the 1970s to reduce its reliance on imported 26 1183655 a compelling example, having worked since the oil crises of the 1970s to reduce its reliance on imported energy. Today, Brazil is a net oil exporter and the worlds second-largest producer of bioethanol, which has replaced more than one-quarter 26 1321101 cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus since December, which has been linked to a rise in birth defects in Brazil , Deputy Health Minister Francis Contreras has said. Although Contreras did not mention any cases of infants born with microcephaly, or 26 1321290 exists in Asia and the Pacific, but has not been associated with microcephaly there. It first came to prominence in Brazil in October. Zika has spread to some 20 countries in Latin America and the World Health Organization (WHO) expects it 26 1328439 these and more categories (dairy and bakery, juices, frozen foods, snacks, ready to eat meals, dips and sauces) into brand. Brazil urged its neighbours to unite in fighting the Zika virus, blamed for a surge in brain-damaged babies, as airlines 26 1328503 Obama called for faster research on the quick-moving virus, which has infected travellers from the United States and Europe. Brazil has been the country hardest hit by the outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus, which is blamed for a sharp 26 1328686 the Zika virus." An American Airlines spokesman said the company was offering refunds to pregnant women with flights booked to Brazil and 10 other countries and territories affected by the virus. Another US airline, Delta, said some its passengers may also 26 1328743 exists in Asia and the Pacific, but has not been associated with microcephaly there. It first came to prominence in Brazil in October. Microcephaly can cause brain damage or death in babies. In Brazil, cases of microcephaly have surged from 163 26 1328756 there. It first came to prominence in Brazil in October. Microcephaly can cause brain damage or death in babies. In Brazil , cases of microcephaly have surged from 163 a year on average to more than 3,718 suspected cases since the outbreak 26 1338229 has been linked to a jump in the number of babies born with microcephaly, or abnormally small heads, particularly in Brazil . Zika has spread to some 20 countries in Latin America. The World Health Organization (WHO) expects it to reach every 26 1346699 funding agency with the implementation of long pending quota reforms. For the first time, the four emerging economies -- India China, Brazil and Russia -- would be among the 10 largest members of the Monetary Fund. Besides, more than 6% of quota shares 26 1346827 the Fund, have now been satisfied." The statement issued on Wednesday said: "For the first time four emerging market countries ( Brazil , China, India, and Russia) will be among the 10 largest members of the IMF. "The reforms also increase the financial 26 1379682 up to four million cases in the Americas. ALSO READ: All you need to know about the Zika virus Meanwhile, Brazil is struggling to cope with a surge in microcephaly cases -- in which babies are born with unusually small heads -- with 26 1387748 and Chikungunya -- both the viral diseases are of great public concern to tropical countries like India. The outbreak began in Brazil last year and has now spread to 24 countries in the Americas, causing serious birth defects and other neurological problems 26 1388413 WHO has previously said that it expects Zika to spread to every country in the Americas except Canada and Chile. Brazil has been the country hardest hit so far, and concerns are growing about this summer's Olympics, which is likely to 26 1388474 exists in Asia and the Pacific, but has not been associated with microcephaly there. It first came to prominence in Brazil in October. Microcephaly can cause brain damage or death in babies. 2016 marks the 25th year since disinvestment first began 26 1395867 Like other historical shifts, there will be ups and downs on their paths. Asian nations are ahead of African countries. Brazil , like other Latin American nations, had promising starts, but keep making three steps forward and two steps back. If you 26 1407251 The infection usually has no symptoms, but is of great concern because it appears linked to a recent spike in Brazil of a serious birth defect. Health officials in the U.S. are warning female travelers of child-bearing age in particular 26 1407393 visiting outbreak zones, but there is no evidence the virus, which is linked to an outbreak of birth defects in Brazil , is spreading in the USA. The virus doesn't spread from person to person, like the flu. It's spread by mosquitoes 26 1417684 about this topic? An outbreak of Zika virus infection, a flavivirus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, was first recognized in northeastern Brazil in early 2015. In September, a sharp increase in the number of reported cases of microcephaly was reported in areas 26 1417716 of reported cases of microcephaly was reported in areas affected by the outbreak. What is added by this report? The Brazil Ministry of Health developed a case definition for Zika virusrelated microcephaly (head circumference 2 standard deviations [SD] below the mean 26 1417958 pdf icon In early 2015, an outbreak of Zika virus, a flavivirus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, was identified in northeast Brazil , an area where dengue virus was also circulating. By September, reports of an increase in the number of infants born 26 1418014 identified in the amniotic fluid of two women whose fetuses had been found to have microcephaly by prenatal ultrasound. The Brazil Ministry of Health (MoH) established a task force to investigate the possible association of microcephaly with Zika virus infection during 26 1418179 a lumbar puncture as part of the evaluation and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples were sent to a reference laboratory in Brazil for Zika virus testing; results are not yet available. Further studies are needed to confirm the association of microcephaly with 26 1418287 Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents according to the product label. An outbreak of Zika virus infection was recognized in northeast Brazil in early 2015 (1). In September 2015, health authorities began to receive reports from physicians in this region of an 26 1418331 number of infants born with microcephaly. In October, the MoH confirmed an increase in birth prevalence of microcephaly in northeast Brazil , compared with previously reported estimates (approximately 0.5/10,000 live births), which are based on review of birth certificates and include 26 1418365 on review of birth certificates and include descriptions of major congenital anomalies. The MoH rapidly established a microcephaly registry in Brazil . On November 17, 2015, the MoH reported the increase in microcephaly cases, and possible association of microcephaly with Zika virus 26 1418410 its website;* and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) published an alert regarding the increase in occurrence of microcephaly in Brazil (2). In December, PAHO reported the identification of Zika virus RNA by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in 26 1418919 herpes simplex virus infections. CSF samples from all infants enrolled in the cohort were sent to a reference laboratory in Brazil for Zika virus testing; the results are not yet available. Discussion Microcephaly usually results from abnormal brain development. The long 26 1419197 that ended in miscarriage and from two infants with microcephaly who died shortly after birth. All four cases were from Brazil and were positive for Zika virus infection, indicating that the infants had become infected during pregnancy. Zika virus was present 26 1419249 analyses show that the virus in all four cases was the same as the Zika virus strain currently circulating in Brazil . All four mothers reported having experienced a febrile rash illness during their pregnancies. Prevention strategies established by the MoH include 26 1419356 label. This findings in this report are subject to at least four limitations. First, historical birth prevalence of microcephaly in Brazil , approximately 0.5 cases per 10,000 live births, calculated from birth certificates, was lower than expected estimates of 12 cases per 26 1419389 lower than expected estimates of 12 cases per 10,000 live births (9), which might indicate general underascertainment of microcephaly in Brazil . However, during the second half of 2015 alone, >3,000 suspected cases of microcephaly (approximately 20 cases per 10,000 live births 26 1419594 As of January 2016, there has been confirmed autochthonous transmission of Zika virus in 19 countries in the Americas outside Brazil (10). Although other countries in the Americas, including Uruguay and Argentina, have not reported autochthonous Zika virus, the presence of 26 1419769 SBGMZETF, Uruguay. Corresponding author: Lavinia Schuler-Faccini, lavinia.faccini@ufrgs.br, 55-51-9975-6770. 1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil ; 2Hospital Infantil Albert Sabin, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil; 3Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil; 4Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 5University 26 1419776 lavinia.faccini@ufrgs.br, 55-51-9975-6770. 1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; 2Hospital Infantil Albert Sabin, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil ; 3Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil; 4Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 5University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil; 6Hospital Infantil 26 1419781 6770. 1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; 2Hospital Infantil Albert Sabin, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil; 3Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil ; 4Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 5University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil; 6Hospital Infantil Juvencio Mattos, Maranhao, Brazil; 7Universidade 26 1419788 Sul, Brazil; 2Hospital Infantil Albert Sabin, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil; 3Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil; 4Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ; 5University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil; 6Hospital Infantil Juvencio Mattos, Maranhao, Brazil; 7Universidade Potiguar, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; 8University 26 1419794 Fortaleza, CE, Brazil; 3Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil; 4Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 5University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil ; 6Hospital Infantil Juvencio Mattos, Maranhao, Brazil; 7Universidade Potiguar, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; 8University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil 26 1419800 Pernambuco, Brazil; 4Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 5University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil; 6Hospital Infantil Juvencio Mattos, Maranhao, Brazil ; 7Universidade Potiguar, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; 8University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; 9Secretaria de Estado da Saude do 26 1419807 Janeiro, Brazil; 5University of Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil; 6Hospital Infantil Juvencio Mattos, Maranhao, Brazil; 7Universidade Potiguar, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil ; 8University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; 9Secretaria de Estado da Saude do Espirito Santo, Brazil; 10Universidade Federal de Sao 26 1419814 Brazil; 6Hospital Infantil Juvencio Mattos, Maranhao, Brazil; 7Universidade Potiguar, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; 8University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil ; 9Secretaria de Estado da Saude do Espirito Santo, Brazil; 10Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Brazil; 11Centro Universitario do Estado do 26 1419823 Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil; 8University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; 9Secretaria de Estado da Saude do Espirito Santo, Brazil ; 10Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Brazil; 11Centro Universitario do Estado do Para, Brazil; 12Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro 26 1419829 of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil; 9Secretaria de Estado da Saude do Espirito Santo, Brazil; 10Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Brazil ; 11Centro Universitario do Estado do Para, Brazil; 12Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 13Hospital de Clinicas de Porto 26 1419836 de Estado da Saude do Espirito Santo, Brazil; 10Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Brazil; 11Centro Universitario do Estado do Para, Brazil ; 12Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 13Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil; 14Brazilian Medical Genetics SocietyZika Embryopathy 26 1419844 10Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, Brazil; 11Centro Universitario do Estado do Para, Brazil; 12Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ; 13Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil; 14Brazilian Medical Genetics SocietyZika Embryopathy Task Force. TABLE. Main phenotypical findings of the 26 1419851 Universitario do Estado do Para, Brazil; 12Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 13Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil ; 14Brazilian Medical Genetics SocietyZika Embryopathy Task Force. TABLE. Main phenotypical findings of the first 35 patients enrolled in the Brazilian 26 1419880 Main phenotypical findings of the first 35 patients enrolled in the Brazilian Society of Medical GeneticsZika Embryopathy Task Force Registry Brazil , 2015 Characteristic n (%) Reported maternal rash during pregnancy First trimester 21 (57) Second trimester 5 (14) Not reported 9 (26 26 1420036 for this article: Schuler-Faccini L, Ribeiro EM, Feitosa IM, et al. Possible Association Between Zika Virus Infection and Microcephaly Brazil , 2015. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2016;65:5962. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6503e2external icon. On January 26, 2016, this report 26 1420545 information from previous outbreaks, severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon and fatalities are rare (6,7). During the current outbreak in Brazil , Zika virus RNA has been identified in specimens (i.e., brain tissue, placenta, and amniotic fluid) from several infants with microcephaly 26 1420580 fluid) from several infants with microcephaly and from fetal losses in women infected with Zika virus during pregnancy (6,8,9). The Brazil Ministry of Health has reported a marked increase from previous years in the number of infants born with microcephaly and 26 1426262 it don't even know they have it." Advertisement But fueled by record numbers of Zika and microcephaly cases, especially in Brazil , the CDC has "greatly ramped up its attention" to the current outbreak, he said. "It'll take a while to investigate 26 1448630 funding to focus on US expansion," said Lu. "If that goes well, we will then look at Europe and maybe Brazil . We are letting Alibaba work on a China application." 5miles has 15 marketing and administration employees in Dallas, and its 26 1476635 virus, which is believed to have caused mental deformities to hundreds of Brazilian babies. "The mosquito has been here in Brazil for three decades, and we are badly losing the battle against the mosquito," Brazilian health minister Marcelo Castro said, as 26 1556194 said. The virus has recently rampaged through the Caribbean and Latin America. In particular, there is an unprecedented outbreak in Brazil , where in the past 12 months there have been nearly 4,000 cases of babies being born with abnormally small heads 26 1556522 babies. Gleyse Kelly da Silva holds her daughter Maria Giovanna as she sleeps in their house in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , 'A national declaration of a public health emergency can focus political attention, while financing a surge in resources,' they wrote 26 1556727 fast results. Dr Adalja told Daily Mail Online: 'There wasn't any vaccine development being undertaken prior to this outbreak in Brazil . 'It will be quite a while and this is on the scale of about a decade for a vaccine to 26 1556826 is Alice Vitoria Gomes Bezerra, 3 months, who has microcephaly, is held by her father Joao Batista Bezerra in Recife, Brazil Dr Adalja explained that the public incorrectly assumes a vaccine will be available shortly because of the rapid vaccine that 26 1558719 health risk. Dr Adalja told Daily Mail Online: 'There wasn't any vaccine development being undertaken prior to this outbreak in Brazil . 'It will be quite a while and this is on the scale of about a decade for a vaccine to 26 1572902 the explosion were checked for structural damage, and classes were expected to resume Thursday, the Times-Reporter said. Medics in Brazil investigating head-shrinking birth defects linked to the Zika virus revealed last night there were just six cases from more 26 1573013 Silva, 27, holds her daughter Maria Giovanna, who was born with microcephaly, outside their house yesterday in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil Combating the problem: Municipal workers spray insecticide to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmit the Zika virus at the 26 1573184 month warned pregnant women to reconsider visits to areas where Zika is present. Meanwhile officials in El Salvador, Colombia and Brazil have even suggested women stop getting pregnant until the crisis has passed. But the World Health Organization and others have 26 1573227 any link between Zika and the defect remains circumstantial and is not yet proven scientifically. Working: A municipal worker in Brazil gestures during an operation to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes Probing: A health worker shows larvae of the Aedes aegypti 26 1573282 of just how little is known about the disease and its effects. The arrival of the mosquito-borne illness in Brazil initially caused little alarm as the virus' symptoms are generally much milder than those of dengue. I don't think we 26 1573368 there are no solid numbers to compare with the new tally. In 2014, only about 150 cases were reported in Brazil in a year - a surprisingly small amount for a largest country with nearly 3 million births a year. The United 26 1573623 viruses have not previously been linked to microcephaly. The CDC's Ms Honein said shifts in the numbers reported out of Brazil were not surprising, and much more investigation is needed. Big effort: Brazil's health minister said that nearly 220,000 members of 26 1584996 sightings of the Aedes Aegypti flying around in the countryside. The mosquito can carry the Zika virus which is gripping Brazil and the Americas and can cause babies to be been with abnormally small heads and brains. Pregnant women have been 26 1585334 virus after traveling in South America. A Danish tourist returning home from Latin America has been diagnosed with the virus. Brazil - which is set to host the Olympics this summer - is the worst-hit nation with around a million feared to 26 1585541 patients are typically ill for a few days to a week. While the illness is generally mild, some experts in Brazil have suggested a possible link between the virus in pregnant women and subsequent birth defects. The CDC said recently it 26 1585581 it is aware of reports of increased numbers of babies born with microcephaly, or smaller than expected head size, in Brazil . The Ministry of Health in Brazil is concerned about a possible association between the Zika virus and increased numbers of 26 1585587 increased numbers of babies born with microcephaly, or smaller than expected head size, in Brazil. The Ministry of Health in Brazil is concerned about a possible association between the Zika virus and increased numbers of babies born with microcephaly. How to 26 1587643 could arrest him. His car was found abandoned in Dallas, Texas and it's believed he traveled to Rio de Janeiro Brazil . The 76-year-old man claims he is not the wanted Frank John Selas IIII. A judge ordered all pictures 26 1695747 into Zika-microcephaly link RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) The release of new figures apparently finding fewer cases of microcephaly in Brazil than first feared is adding force to calls for more research into the link between the rare birth defect and 26 1695787 and the spreading Zika virus. Health experts have been looking at 4,180 suspected cases of microcephaly reported since October in Brazil , where authorities said the birth defect could be linked to the virus and announced that 220,000 military personnel were being 26 1695878 operation to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus at the Imbiribeira neighborhood in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro said that nearly 220,000 members of Brazil's Armed Forces would go 26 1696040 month warned pregnant women to reconsider visits to areas where Zika is present, and officials in El Salvador, Colombia and Brazil have suggested women stop getting pregnant until the crisis has passed. But the World Health Organization and others have stressed 26 1696104 of just how little is known about the disease and its effects. The arrival of the mosquito-borne illness in Brazil initially caused little alarm as the virus' symptoms are generally much milder than those of dengue. Then late last year 26 1696174 there are no solid numbers to compare with the new tally. In 2014, only about 150 cases were reported in Brazil in a year a surprisingly small amount for a large country with nearly 3 million births a year. The United 26 1696378 like viruses have not previously been linked to microcephaly. The CDC's Honein said shifts in the numbers reported out of Brazil were not surprising, and much more investigation is needed. She was echoed by Dr. Ganeshwaran Mochida, a pediatric neurologist at 26 1696458 insecticide to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus at the Imbiribeira neighborhood in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro said that nearly 220,000 members of Brazil's Armed Forces would go 26 1696520 worker gestures during an operation to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro says the country is sending some 220,000 troops to battle the 26 1696596 found inside a warehouse during an operation to combat the mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro says the country is sending some 220,000 troops to battle the 26 1696704 Control says researchers have found strong evidence of a possible link between Zika and a surge of birth defects in Brazil . (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) A fumigation brigade sprays an area of Chacabuco Park in a Aedes mosquito control effort, in 26 1696771 Control says researchers have found strong evidence of a possible link between Zika and a surge of birth defects in Brazil . (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) FILE - Dead insects and larvae float in an empty vase at a cemetery in Cartagena, Colombia 26 1696957 insecticide to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus at the Imbiribeira neighborhood in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro said that nearly 220,000 members of Brazil's Armed Forces would go 26 1697021 insecticide to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmits the Zika virus at the Imbiribeira neighborhood in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Brazil's health minister Marcelo Castro said that nearly 220,000 members of Brazil's Armed Forces would go 26 1717322 warnings about visiting the conflict-battered country. Colombia is the second hardest-hit country in Latin America from Zika after Brazil . It has more than 16,000 confirmed or suspected cases. Santos says as many as 600,000 people could be infected when 26 1717537 step up training of medical workers to protect against the mosquito-borne illness suspected of causing birth defects in neighboring Brazil . ___ 8:00 p.m. Canadian Blood Services will soon refuse blood donations from those who have travelled to countries where 26 1718263 that the virus could be causing a surge in the number of babies being born with abnormally small heads in Brazil . ___ 3:45 p.m. The World Health Organization estimates there could be 3 to 4 million cases of Zika in 26 1718426 part to convey its concern about an otherwise mild illness that has sown fear among many would-be mothers in Brazil , who have often responded by covering themselves head-to-toe in clothing in the often hot, largely tropical country or 26 1718556 the United States is vulnerable to a widespread outbreak of a virus linked to a wave of birth defects in Brazil . Dr. Anthony Fauci says the Zika virus suspected of being connected to microcephaly hopefully can be kept at bay with 26 1718630 virus "other than by mosquito bites." Health officials suspect that Zika is linked to a wave of birth defects in Brazil in which babies have small heads. President Barack Obama hosted a meeting of federal health specialists on the issue earlier 26 1718739 proof that Zika was responsible for a spike in the number of babies being born with abnormally small heads in Brazil , "the level of alarm is extremely high." WHO last declared an international emergency over the devastating 2014 Ebola outbreak in 26 1718789 people. A technician of the Fiocruz institue stores Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to be used in research, in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. The mosquito is a vector for the proliferation of the Zika virus currently spreading throughout Latin 26 1718884 during an operation against the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is a vector for transmitting the Zika virus, in Sao Paulo, Brazil , Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has called for a meeting of the Latin American and the Caribbean 26 1718939 Photo/Andre Penner) An Aedes aegypti mosquito is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. The mosquito is a vector for the proliferation of the Zika virus currently spreading throughout Latin 26 1731220 left childless," Guzman said. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes sit in a petri dish at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. The mosquito is a vector for the proliferation of the Zika virus currently spreading throughout Latin 26 1731525 for the International Planned Parenthood Federation. In El Salvador, she said, half of all pregnancies are unplanned. So far, only Brazil has seen a sharp rise in microcephaly cases suspected of a link to Zika. Abortion is illegal in Brazil except 26 1731544 only Brazil has seen a sharp rise in microcephaly cases suspected of a link to Zika. Abortion is illegal in Brazil except in cases of rape, danger to the mother's life or anencephaly, another birth defect involving the brain. Authorities have 26 1732148 control for six months and then assess the situation. For those already pregnant, he prescribed long sleeves and mosquito repellant. " Brazil , which has the most cases of newborns with microcephaly, said (to wait) six months," Amaya said. "I do not know 26 1732289 26, 2016. Worries about the rapid spread of Zika through the hemisphere has prompted officials in El Salvador, Colombia and Brazil to suggest women stop getting pregnant until the crisis has passed. (AP Photo/Salvador Melendez) A city worker fumigates insecticide 26 1732353 26, 2016. Worries about the rapid spread of Zika through the hemisphere has prompted officials in El Salvador, Colombia and Brazil to suggest women stop getting pregnant until the crisis has passed. (AP Photo/Salvador Melendez) A woman covers her mouth 26 1732427 26, 2016. Worries about the rapid spread of Zika through the hemisphere has prompted officials in El Salvador, Colombia and Brazil to suggest women stop getting pregnant until the crisis has passed. (AP Photo/Salvador Melendez) A woman covers her mouth 26 1732497 26, 2016. Worries about the rapid spread of Zika through the hemisphere has prompted officials in El Salvador, Colombia and Brazil to suggest women stop getting pregnant until the crisis has passed. (AP Photo/Salvador Melendez) A man works on a 26 1732571 26, 2016. Worries about the rapid spread of Zika through the hemisphere has prompted officials in El Salvador, Colombia and Brazil to suggest women stop getting pregnant until the crisis has passed. (AP Photo/Salvador Melendez) An Aedes aegypti mosquito is 26 1732604 Photo/Salvador Melendez) An Aedes aegypti mosquito is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. The mosquito is a vector for the proliferation of the Zika virus currently spreading throughout Latin 26 1732676 Dana) A technician of the Fiocruz institue stores Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to be used in research, in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil , Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. The mosquito is a vector for the proliferation of the Zika virus currently spreading throughout Latin 26 1760533 WHO has previously said that it expects Zika to spread to every country in the Americas except Canada and Chile. Brazil has been the country hardest hit so far, and concerns are growing about this summer's Olympics, which is likely to 26 1760594 exists in Asia and the Pacific, but has not been associated with microcephaly there. It first came to prominence in Brazil in October. So, whats Zika? Zika means overgrown in Luganda language. The name comes from a forest in Uganda where 26 1760741 Most patients recover, but the syndrome is sometimes deadly. Microcephaly and other brain deformities in newborns were reported, particularly in Brazil . The treatment There is no vaccine for Zika, and no specific treatment patients simply pain-killers and other pills to 26 1765849 the Amazon take birth in the Andes mountains and flow from north -eastern Peru to the eastern region, before entering Brazil . Twenty percent of worlds fresh water is in Amazon and one can only imagine its vigour. The whole area, which 26 1794086 Latin American countries affected by Zika. The U.S. has also issued travel warnings for several countries in the region, including Brazil , Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Martinique, Haiti, Suriname, Barbados, Guadeloupe, St Martin 26 1794132 Puerto Rico. The Zika virus has forced governments in the region to take extreme measures, as in the case of Brazil and The Dominican Republic, who are using its military forces to control the Aedes Aegypti mosquito that transmits the virus 26 1800656 help evaluate prognosis of patients with central nervous system tumors and improve treatment protocols In an international study conducted in Brazil , researchers have identified new glioma subtypes on the basis of epigenetic profile, i.e. how gene expression is modulated. The discovery 26 1848759 exposure to the Zika virus. Nearly 4000 suspected cases of microcephaly - babies born with tiny brains - have been reported in Brazil alone since October. The US scientists called on the UN health agency to heed lessons from the Ebola outbreak, and 26 1850283 to build an Industrial Metals company, focusing on its Graphite project in Madagascar, its graphite wholesale business (supplying graphite from Brazil to customers in North America), and completion of the acquisition of the cash-flowing laboratory/technology centre in Mississauga. Neither 26 1850418 positive, commercial mining-related laboratory; continuing to build the Company's wholesale graphite business shipping material from high-quality producers in Brazil to North America; and developing its flagship Vohitsara project in Madagascar, which is fully-permitted for mining and development. Caution 26 1860391 women not to travel to Latin America and the Caribbean to avoid exposure to the Zika virus. In May 2015, Brazil reported its first case of Zika virus disease. Since then, the disease has spread within Brazil and to 22 other 26 1860407 virus. In May 2015, Brazil reported its first case of Zika virus disease. Since then, the disease has spread within Brazil and to 22 other countries and territories in the region. Nearly 4000 suspected cases of microcephaly - babies born with tiny 26 1860433 and territories in the region. Nearly 4000 suspected cases of microcephaly - babies born with tiny brains - has been reported in Brazil alone since October. At the same time there has been a steep rise in levels of the rare nervous system 26 1862398 Middle East. The risk of terrorism could lead to stronger nationalist movements. According to Coface's political risk index , Turkey and Brazil particularly stand out, due to their growing political instability between 2007 and 2015, following the significant deterioration of their economic 26 1862420 stand out, due to their growing political instability between 2007 and 2015, following the significant deterioration of their economic situations. Brazil , whose political crisis and recession are expected to continue in 2016, thus saw its country risk rating downgraded for the 26 1867628 He spent his career working with people from different cultures in different countries: Norway, France, Belgium, USA, South Africa, Venezuela, Brazil sharing instructions for the design and construction of new plant sites (specifically in South Africa, Venezuela, Norway, Brazil and USA 26 1867646 Africa, Venezuela, Brazil sharing instructions for the design and construction of new plant sites (specifically in South Africa, Venezuela, Norway, Brazil and USA) in accordance with local codes.His field of specialized expertise for the design and operation of silicon carbide factories 26 1868537 outpace demand from Western European countries in the near future. The report also states that countries in Latin America, like Brazil and Paraguay, are shifting toward an industrialized economy and are thus investing heavily in transmission and distribution lines. These investments 26 1885846 the Zika virus, blamed for a surge in brain-damaged babies, as alarm rose over the world's latest health scare. Brazil has been the country hardest hit by the outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus, which is blamed for a sharp 26 1885910 Olympics, which will bring hundreds of thousands of travellers from around the world to Rio de Janeiro in August. But Brazil is far from alone: Zika has spread to some 20 countries in Latin America and the World Health Organisation (WHO 26 1886099 in Asia and the Pacific, but has not been associated with microcephaly there. The virus first came to prominence in Brazil in October. In Brazil, cases of microcephaly which can cause brain damage or death in babies have surged from 163 26 1886103 Pacific, but has not been associated with microcephaly there. The virus first came to prominence in Brazil in October. In Brazil , cases of microcephaly which can cause brain damage or death in babies have surged from 163 a year on average 26 1893386 a news conference. Zika, a mosquito-transmitted virus, has been linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil . There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, which is like dengue and causes mild fever, rash and red eyes 26 1916029 He was bit by the travel bug while studying international business in Europe and continued his adventures by traveling to Brazil for an extended period. These days, Matt enjoys traveling, jogging, and spending time with his two young daughters, wife and 26 1963204 mosquitoes, which bite all day long. Cases of Zika virus have so far been reported in nearly two dozen countries. Brazil has been the country hardest hit by the outbreak. There is currently no specific treatment for the virus and no 26 1963324 on the evidence they have. Zika virus was first isolated from a monkey in Zika Forest, Uganda, in 1947. In Brazil , three people were reported dead due to the Zika virus in November 2015. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list 26 2026015 Lima (next to NRI in Bandra-Kurla Complex), a bar that focusses on tapas-style food from Peru, Mexico and Brazil . At the two-year-old Eddies in Bandra, Nishant Mitra, too, is introducing a bunch of dishes as small plates 26 2033617 rhesus monkeys for the first time, the virus is responsible for one of the most alarming health crises to hit Brazil in decades: Thousands of babies are being born with unusually small heads. Heres everything you should know about the Zika 26 2033650 Heres everything you should know about the Zika virus. Whats with all the panic? Soon after the virus appeared in Brazil around November last year, the country saw a sharp jump in cases of microcephaly children born with contracted heads, severely 26 2033836 their death. Solange Ferreira bathes her son Jose Wesley in a bucket at their house in Poco Fundo, Pernambuco state, Brazil . Ferreira says her son enjoys being in the water, she places him in the bucket several times a day to 26 2033963 control the fever. Luiza has her head measured by a neurologist at the Mestre Vitalino Hospital in Caruaru, Pernambuco state, Brazil . (AP Photo) Which countries have fallen to Zika, besides Brazil? Most of the Zika-hit nations are located in Latin 26 2033973 neurologist at the Mestre Vitalino Hospital in Caruaru, Pernambuco state, Brazil. (AP Photo) Which countries have fallen to Zika, besides Brazil ? Most of the Zika-hit nations are located in Latin America and the Caribbean. They are Colombia (16,419), Caribbean nations 26 2034063 thats needed by the virus to arrive here is a single Zika-affected person walking out of a plane from Brazil . Read: India prepares for Zika virus, health ministry readies testing kits Filmmaker Zack Sydner has revealed he turned to Christopher 26 2155102 it is the challenge of our lifetimes -- it is the promise of the Sanders political revolution. Advertisement RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - 2002/02/15: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity.) - Valeria Valenssa, former Mulata Globeleza, Samba Schools Parade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 26 2155122 BRAZIL - 2002/02/15: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity.) - Valeria Valenssa, former Mulata Globeleza, Samba Schools Parade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil . (Photo by Ricardo Beliel/Brazil Photos/LightRocket via Getty Images) "Don't let them make you believe that our role is 26 2155127 NOTE: Image contains nudity.) - Valeria Valenssa, former Mulata Globeleza, Samba Schools Parade, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ricardo Beliel/ Brazil Photos/LightRocket via Getty Images) "Don't let them make you believe that our role is to attract foreign tourists to 26 2155520 population, we realize how perverse this is. Black women represent the majority of domestic workers and of women prisoners in Brazil . They suffer from obstetric violence, and they are a minority in public universities and in Congress. And what does the 26 2155888 creation of the German-born Brazilian designer Hans Donner. And yet, it is clearly the image many foreigners have of Brazil . The problem is the fact that we passively accept that image. Brazilian pop culture is extremely rich. There are several 26 2155956 creation of the German-born Brazilian designer Hans Donner. And yet, it is clearly the image many foreigners have of Brazil . The problem is the fact that we passively accept that image. That the naked body of black women is always 26 2156036 sincere expression of happiness during Carnival. The image created by Hans Donner is firmly rooted in the history of colonial Brazil . Think about it: in colonial Brazil, black women were separated from their families and forced to work in the farmhouses 26 2156042 The image created by Hans Donner is firmly rooted in the history of colonial Brazil. Think about it: in colonial Brazil , black women were separated from their families and forced to work in the farmhouses of their owners, and forced to 26 2156143 sincere expression of happiness during Carnival. The image created by Hans Donner is firmly rooted in the history of colonial Brazil . Think about it: in colonial Brazil, black women were separated from their families and forced to work in the farmhouses 26 2156149 The image created by Hans Donner is firmly rooted in the history of colonial Brazil. Think about it: in colonial Brazil , black women were separated from their families and forced to work in the farmhouses of their owners, and forced to 26 2165408 2014 when cases were reported in French Polynesia and Easter Island, then reached mainland America a year or so later. Brazil was the first country affected in our hemisphere, but it has spread quickly. The CDC now says cases have been 26 2165431 first country affected in our hemisphere, but it has spread quickly. The CDC now says cases have been reported in Brazil , Bolivia, Paraguay, the Guyanas, Surinam, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. Most of the Caribbean islands have seen cases, along with Mexico 26 2212778 for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged pregnant women and women trying to conceive to postpone visits to Puerto Rico, Brazil , Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname and Venezuela. On Friday it added Barbados 26 2212869 booking free of charge, delay their journey or amend to an alternative destination. The policy applies to passengers flying to Brazil , Mexico, Barbados and the Dominican Republic. The company told the Independent that they will continue to review the situation American 26 2213150 issued the following statement to the Independent: "Medically certified pregnant women and their traveling companions booked on international flights to Brazil , Colombia, Mexico and other affected Latin American and Caribbean countries holding a ticket for flights with a flight number of 26 2213423 in pictures A pediatric infectologist examines a two-months-old baby, who has microcephaly, on 26 January 2016 in Recife, Brazil . Getty Images Battling the zika virus - in pictures A woman walks through the fumes as Health Ministry employee fumigate against 26 2213615 El Salvador REUTERS/Jose Cabezas Battling the zika virus - in pictures A three-months-old, who has microcephaly, in Recife, Brazil . Getty Images Battling the zika virus - in pictures A pregnant woman waits to be attended at the Maternal and Children's 26 2213728 clean up operation against the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is a vector for transmitting the Zika virus in Sao Paulo, Brazil . AP Photo/Andre Penner Battling the zika virus - in pictures Workers disinfect the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro to fight 26 2213776 the zika virus - in pictures Dr. Vanessa Van Der Linden, the neuro-pediatrician who first recognized the microcephaly crisis in Brazil , measures the head of a 2-month-old baby with microcephaly in Recife Battling the zika virus - in pictures Mother 26 2213818 Helena Ferreira cares for her son David Henrique Ferreira, 5 months, who has microcephaly, on January 25, 2016 in Recife, Brazil . In the last four months, authorities have recorded close to 4,000 cases in Brazil in which the mosquito-borne Zika 26 2213832 on January 25, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. In the last four months, authorities have recorded close to 4,000 cases in Brazil in which the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have led to microcephaly in infants Getty Images Battling the zika virus 26 2213886 countries Battling the zika virus - in pictures In the last four months, authorities have recorded close to 4,000 cases in Brazil in which the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have led to microcephaly in infants. Getty Images Battling the zika virus 26 2213924 the zika virus - in pictures Dr. Vanessa Van Der Linden, the neuro-pediatrician who first recognized the microcephaly crisis in Brazil , examines a two-month-old baby with microcephaly on January 27, 2016 in Recife, Brazil Battling the zika virus - in 26 2213939 recognized the microcephaly crisis in Brazil, examines a two-month-old baby with microcephaly on January 27, 2016 in Recife, Brazil Battling the zika virus - in pictures Washington Post Battling the zika virus - in pictures Battling the zika virus - in pictures 26 2225562 at the WHO's Americas arm, said a study would soon be published suggesting a correlation between Zika and microcephaly in Brazil . "We don't know yet if this virus crosses the placenta and generates or causes microcephaly. We think it plays a 26 2225600 it plays a role. There's no doubt about that," he said. A three-months-old, who has microcephaly, in Recife, Brazil . (Getty Images) It comes as Brazilian experts at Oswaldo Cruz Foundation said the virus - thought to be confined to the 26 2225655 mosquito - which would increase its chances of being spreading around the world The culex is 20 times more common in Brazil and present in parts of Africa and Asia. The Zika virus has been linked to the epidemic of microcephaly in 26 2225676 and present in parts of Africa and Asia. The Zika virus has been linked to the epidemic of microcephaly in Brazil and the Americas, which causes babies to be born with small heads with a circumference of less than 31.5-32 26 2225743 the Telegraph. A pediatric infectologist examines a two-months-old baby, who has microcephaly, on 26 January 2016 in Recife, Brazil . (Getty Images) Ms Ayres added that if culex mosquitoes do carry the virus, "it means much more combined efforts from 26 2225983 in pictures A pediatric infectologist examines a two-months-old baby, who has microcephaly, on 26 January 2016 in Recife, Brazil . Getty Images Battling the zika virus - in pictures A woman walks through the fumes as Health Ministry employee fumigate against 26 2226175 El Salvador REUTERS/Jose Cabezas Battling the zika virus - in pictures A three-months-old, who has microcephaly, in Recife, Brazil . Getty Images Battling the zika virus - in pictures A pregnant woman waits to be attended at the Maternal and Children's 26 2226288 clean up operation against the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is a vector for transmitting the Zika virus in Sao Paulo, Brazil . AP Photo/Andre Penner Battling the zika virus - in pictures Workers disinfect the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro to fight 26 2226336 the zika virus - in pictures Dr. Vanessa Van Der Linden, the neuro-pediatrician who first recognized the microcephaly crisis in Brazil , measures the head of a 2-month-old baby with microcephaly in Recife Battling the zika virus - in pictures Mother 26 2226378 Helena Ferreira cares for her son David Henrique Ferreira, 5 months, who has microcephaly, on January 25, 2016 in Recife, Brazil . In the last four months, authorities have recorded close to 4,000 cases in Brazil in which the mosquito-borne Zika 26 2226392 on January 25, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. In the last four months, authorities have recorded close to 4,000 cases in Brazil in which the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have led to microcephaly in infants Getty Images Battling the zika virus 26 2226446 countries Battling the zika virus - in pictures In the last four months, authorities have recorded close to 4,000 cases in Brazil in which the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have led to microcephaly in infants. Getty Images Battling the zika virus 26 2226484 the zika virus - in pictures Dr. Vanessa Van Der Linden, the neuro-pediatrician who first recognized the microcephaly crisis in Brazil , examines a two-month-old baby with microcephaly on January 27, 2016 in Recife, Brazil Battling the zika virus - in 26 2226499 recognized the microcephaly crisis in Brazil, examines a two-month-old baby with microcephaly on January 27, 2016 in Recife, Brazil Battling the zika virus - in pictures Washington Post Battling the zika virus - in pictures Battling the zika virus - in pictures 26 2226629 lay their eggs in trapped water, following several sightings. A doctor measures the head of a baby with microcephaly in Brazil Howard Carter, one of the countrys leading bite experts, has seen the mosquitoes, which can carry the virus, on the 26 2226700 becomes the case", suggesting global warming is creating a warmer and more attractive climate in Britain, reports the Mail Online. Brazil has been worst hit by the virus, with around a million people thought to be infected. People travelling to the 26 2226761 effective against the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. A five-months-old baby, who has microcephaly, on 25 January 2016 in Recife, Brazil . (2016 Getty Images) Three Britons have already contracted the disease after travelling to South and Central America, which was confirmed 26 2226900 humans. There is currently no vaccine for the virus, but scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch have visited Brazil to carry out research in order to find one. The best way to prevent the virus spreading is to clear 26 2235354 August 2020 Members of the Kayapo tribe block the BR163 highway during a protest outside Novo Progresso in Para state, Brazil . Indigenous protesters blocked a major transamazonian highway to protest against the lack of governmental support during the COVID-19 novel 26 2238423 Cases predicted across the Americas 20 Number of countries where Zika detected 1947 Year virus discovered in Uganda 4,180 Suspected Brazil cases of microcephaly since October Declaring that the Zika virus is spreading explosively, the World Health Organisation said it will 26 2238709 in pictures A pediatric infectologist examines a two-months-old baby, who has microcephaly, on 26 January 2016 in Recife, Brazil . Getty Images Battling the zika virus - in pictures A woman walks through the fumes as Health Ministry employee fumigate against 26 2238901 El Salvador REUTERS/Jose Cabezas Battling the zika virus - in pictures A three-months-old, who has microcephaly, in Recife, Brazil . Getty Images Battling the zika virus - in pictures A pregnant woman waits to be attended at the Maternal and Children's 26 2239014 clean up operation against the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is a vector for transmitting the Zika virus in Sao Paulo, Brazil . AP Photo/Andre Penner Battling the zika virus - in pictures Workers disinfect the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro to fight 26 2239062 the zika virus - in pictures Dr. Vanessa Van Der Linden, the neuro-pediatrician who first recognized the microcephaly crisis in Brazil , measures the head of a 2-month-old baby with microcephaly in Recife Battling the zika virus - in pictures Mother 26 2239104 Helena Ferreira cares for her son David Henrique Ferreira, 5 months, who has microcephaly, on January 25, 2016 in Recife, Brazil . In the last four months, authorities have recorded close to 4,000 cases in Brazil in which the mosquito-borne Zika 26 2239118 on January 25, 2016 in Recife, Brazil. In the last four months, authorities have recorded close to 4,000 cases in Brazil in which the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have led to microcephaly in infants Getty Images Battling the zika virus 26 2239172 countries Battling the zika virus - in pictures In the last four months, authorities have recorded close to 4,000 cases in Brazil in which the mosquito-borne Zika virus may have led to microcephaly in infants. Getty Images Battling the zika virus 26 2239210 the zika virus - in pictures Dr. Vanessa Van Der Linden, the neuro-pediatrician who first recognized the microcephaly crisis in Brazil , examines a two-month-old baby with microcephaly on January 27, 2016 in Recife, Brazil Battling the zika virus - in 26 2239225 recognized the microcephaly crisis in Brazil, examines a two-month-old baby with microcephaly on January 27, 2016 in Recife, Brazil Battling the zika virus - in pictures Washington Post Battling the zika virus - in pictures Battling the zika virus - in pictures 26 2239378 public health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, told The Independent that the Olympics this summer in Brazil could be under threat. Theyre going to have a meeting on Monday about whether this is an emergency of international 26 2241698 August 2020 Members of the Kayapo tribe block the BR163 highway during a protest outside Novo Progresso in Para state, Brazil . Indigenous protesters blocked a major transamazonian highway to protest against the lack of governmental support during the COVID-19 novel 26 2245857 August 2020 Members of the Kayapo tribe block the BR163 highway during a protest outside Novo Progresso in Para state, Brazil . Indigenous protesters blocked a major transamazonian highway to protest against the lack of governmental support during the COVID-19 novel 26 2248291 August 2020 Members of the Kayapo tribe block the BR163 highway during a protest outside Novo Progresso in Para state, Brazil . Indigenous protesters blocked a major transamazonian highway to protest against the lack of governmental support during the COVID-19 novel 26 2282685 events. First is the polarization of the emerging economies. According to their performance in 2015, some emerging economies like Russia, Brazil and South Africa will experience recessions in 2016 due to the appreciation of the U.S. dollar, capital outflow and economic 26 2351606 of an economic environment that is not ideal right now, said Luca Maestri, Apples chief financial officer, noting sales in Brazil , Canada, Japan, and Russia also are being affected by global economic malaise. Mr Cook remains optimistic about China and vowed 26 2363637 health and national security officials on Tuesday. The virus has been linked to brain damage in thousands of babies in Brazil . There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, a close cousin of dengue and chikungunya, which causes mild fever and 26 2398240 50 most dangerous cities in the world have been named and shamed, and an astonishing 21 of them are in Brazil . Latin America features highly in the ranking, released by Mexicos Citizens Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice, as it 26 2424978 The Guardian: Brazil's president declares war on mosquitos to slow spread of Zika virus. President Dilma Rousseff has said that Brazil must wage war against the Aedes aegypti mosquito that spreads the Zika virus, focusing on eliminating the insects breeding grounds 26 2425001 war against the Aedes aegypti mosquito that spreads the Zika virus, focusing on eliminating the insects breeding grounds. Since September, Brazil has registered nearly 4,000 cases of babies with microcephaly, a condition linked to Zika infection in which children are born 26 2425079 Americas where the virus has been reported. Without a Zika vaccine and with little known about the causes of microcephaly, Brazil has few options available for fighting the spread of the virus and the birth defect. The mosquito thrives in dense 26 2425197 for the mosquito, Rousseff added. Getting rid of Zika is the responsibility of all of us. The move comes as Brazil desperately looks to raise awareness of the virus and encourage people to combat the mosquito. Brazilian health minister Marcelo Castro 26 2425270 eradication effort in the 1940s and 1950s, motivated by the spread of yellow fever also carried by Aedes aegypti, led Brazil to be declared free of the mosquito in 1958. But as the program was relaxed, the insect returned. With Carnival 26 2425308 returned. With Carnival celebrations just over a week away and the Olympic Games set for Rio de Janeiro in August, Brazil is poised to receive hundreds of thousands of visitors in the coming months, adding to concerns over the spread of 26 2425445 year. Meanwhile, other Latin American countries are stepping up mosquito eradication efforts and officials in some, including neighboring Colombia and Brazil , have been so concerned that they have recommended women consider postponing pregnancies. The ministry of health must be the first 26 2425547 and its a perfect storm. Zika, which is spread by the same mosquito that transmits dengue and yellow fever, hit Brazil last year at the same time the country saw a sudden, dramatic jump in cases of microcephaly, in which people 26 2425844 in June, apparently, when they could stay at home and enjoy the midnight sun). A Dane returned from Mexico and Brazil has also returned Zika-positive. So countries like Finland, Sweden, and Canada will have to deal with some mighty sick 26 2440235 so foi descoberta gracas ao Brasil, diz orgao de saude europeu.[Relationship between microcephaly and Zika was discovered thanks to Brazil , says European health agency] Edited excerpt from the Google translation: The Zika epidemic in Brazil allowed a finding of the 26 2440250 Zika was discovered thanks to Brazil, says European health agency] Edited excerpt from the Google translation: The Zika epidemic in Brazil allowed a finding of the relationship between the virus and microcephaly, an expert of the European Centre for Disease Prevention 26 2440323 in the birth of babies with malformations. "In a way, I would say the size of the population affected in Brazil was to serve as an eye-opener for the association with microcephaly," said Denis Coulombier, head of ECDC's surveillance unit 26 2440401 cases (microcephaly), which could hardly be noticed. Now, apply the same risk to a large population without virus resistance in Brazil , which is more concentrated in a matter of space, you end up seeing suddenly tens of thousands of cases in 26 2458783 unplanned pregnancies. In a report with The Guardian, the dreaded Zika virus has shown its devastating effects in countries like Brazil and Colombia. Health officials from across five countries have issued these health recommendations. In Brazil alone, it was reported that 26 2458798 devastating effects in countries like Brazil and Colombia. Health officials from across five countries have issued these health recommendations. In Brazil alone, it was reported that the South American country had registered 4,000 cases of babies born with microcephaly, a condition 26 2464905 39 AM EST The mosquito-borne Zika virus that is linked to unusual brain deformity in thousands of babies in Brazil is predicted to spread in almost all countries in Latin America. The government is beginning to research into a possible 26 2464952 no known cure or vaccine for Zika virus. It has already affected more than 20 countries causing panic mainly in Brazil where thousands of people have been infected. Now, the United States government is beginning to search for a possible vaccine 26 2464994 to BBC reports. The research is being led by scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch. They have visited Brazil to collect samples that are being analyzed in a suite of high-security laboratories in Galveston. Access to the building 26 2468607 outbreak with 59 unconfirmed cases, no recorded hospitalizations and zero deaths. The increase in the number of microcephaly cases in Brazil has been linked with the virus bringing more attention, especially that it has spread all over Latin America, the Caribbean 26 2468677 a rare condition where the immune system attacks the nervous system leaving the victim paralyzed have increased in number in Brazil and El Salvador where Zika virus is prevalent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has already issued 26 2470891 saying, "This is something that should have been done years ago." The Zika virus caused 163 cases of deformity in Brazil alone with an average of 3,893 in 2015 where 49 babies have died. There is still no available vaccine or 26 2471121 for Disease Control and Prevention has included in their list of countries to temporarily avoid traveling to. These include Bolivia, Brazil , Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname and Venezuela for the Central and South 26 2473673 on the plate is being polite. Make eye contact even as you navigate the streets. This is another polite gesture. Brazil Learn Portuguese because Brazilians hate being talked to in Spanish. The "OK" gesture is vulgar for Brazilians. Never talk about 26 2474233 associated with a steep increase in the birth of babies with abnormally small heads." Virus Originated in Africa, Spread to Brazil in 2015 The Zika virus, a mosquito-transmitted infection, was discovered in the Zika forest in Uganda in 1947 and 26 2474269 in Uganda in 1947 and is common in Africa and Asia, The New York Times reported. After an outbreak in Brazil last May, it began spreading widely in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now 26 2474302 Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommend that pregnant women avoid travel to almost 30 destinations, including Bolivia, Brazil , Cape Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname and Venezuela; a number 26 2475987 Mexico City and Buenos Aires, Argentina was confirmed by Tech Crunch. Yahoo will keep Latin American teams in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Coral Gables, Florida. Employees Informed, No Outsourcing Planned A Yahoo spokesperson said employees in Argentina and Mexico were told 26 2495722 definite cause has not been proven, a sizeable increase in newborns with microcephaly, a serious birth defect, has occurred in Brazil in babies born to mothers who were infected during their pregnancies with Zika virus. Zika virus infection also may be 26 2495933 locations in tropical parts of the world." As of January 27, 2016, the list of affected countries includes Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil , Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Saint 26 2512694 China route nudged up to $3 per tonne on Wednesday, from $2.90 a tonne a week ago. Rates for the Brazil -China route were higher at $5.46 a tonne on Wednesday, against $5.35 a tonne on the same day last week 26 2533515 a city for mega-events. During the Carnival there'll be crowds of people from different parts of the world and Brazil , which will help the virus get in. The main thing is to get rid of mosquito breeding sites."A surge 26 2533552 breeding sites."A surge in microcephalic babies born to women infected with Zika during pregnancy in Latin America, notably in Brazil , has prompted the United States and other governments to warn pregnant women against traveling to affected countries.That is an alarming 26 2533575 the United States and other governments to warn pregnant women against traveling to affected countries.That is an alarming prospect for Brazil , already struck by a deep recession, as it prepares to welcome visitors to Rio for the Olympics.Roberto Medronho, an epidemiologist 26 2533980 that the baby stays calm and everything goes well."The WHO has noted a surge in cases of microcephaly in Brazil . It said there were 3,893 suspected cases there, compared to an average of about 160 a year.Medronho reckoned the Zika 26 2534089 week.But for the unborn babies whose mothers catch it, Zika can be devastating and even deadly.Of the cases detected in Brazil , at least 49 of the babies have died, according to the WHO.Medronho said, "Some babies do not survive and others 26 2617738 historical averages, and somewhat lower than the lenders previous 4.6 percent forecast. Fast-growing developing economies like China, India, Russia, Brazil and South Africa have bolstered price of oil and other commodities for more than a decade and a half but 26 2635957 agricultural commodities have been steadily exported to Cuba. But better credit terms in other countries means the European Union and Brazil have taken the top market shares. Why deny U.S. farmers export growth in a country in which we now have 26 2662981 the Caribbean, South America and Polynesia indicating it is spreading rapidly.The American agency is currently working with health officials in Brazil in search of a link between the virus which is spread by mosquitoes and a rare condition known as Guillain 26 2663042 are investigating another twist in the puzzle: a link between the virus and a rare birth condition known as microcephaly . Brazil has experienced almost 3,900 cases of the "rare" disease since October; babies involved have suffered serious brain damage.In recent days 26 2663091 begun to warn women to consider delaying pregnancy , since they are so worried about containing the virus. Those countries include Brazil , Colombia, El Salvador and Jamaica, according toAt present, the known U.S. cases were probably caused by people who were traveling 26 2663271 the first such case in the U.S. Officials believe that the mother may have caught the disease while living in Brazil last spring. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently expanded the endangered North Atlantic right whale's critical habitat by 26 2679151 the rest asymptomatic. What are the Zika-affected areas, in case I need to postpone vacations? Since the outbreak in Brazil , other countries in the Caribbean and South America have reported infections. Below is a list of the places where the 26 2679258 have unprotected sex after a visit -- even if the travelers do not show symptoms. Aruba American Samoa Barbados Bolivia Bonaire Brazil Cape Verde Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Curacao Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador French Guiana Guadeloupe Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras 26 2679329 Venezuela What about the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio? The CDC has issued a travel warning for Brazil . The agency says pregnant women should not travel to the Games, and visitors should take enhanced precautions. Click here for 26 2679437 pregnant mother to infant, it can cause some major damage. Zika has been linked to brain damage in infants in Brazil . Doctors in the region found traces of the virus in the amniotic fluid of newborns who have microcephaly, a condition 26 2687998 like symptoms. But pregnant women bitten by the wrong mosquito are liable to give birth to babies with shrunken heads. Brazil last year recorded 4,000 cases of this microcephaly. As of today, authorities in Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, El Salvador and Venezuela 26 2688012 birth to babies with shrunken heads. Brazil last year recorded 4,000 cases of this microcephaly. As of today, authorities in Brazil , Colombia, Jamaica, El Salvador and Venezuela were urging women to avoid getting pregnant.... support the presidential candidate they believe is 26 2688754 from overseas with the infection, and one microcephalic baby has already been born in Hawaii to a mother exposed in Brazil early in her pregnancy." We'll likely survive the invasion, since our resources are so great, but many of the poor 26 2723083 of Customs, he said.The President promised that he would not relent in his effort to eradicate corruption in the country. Brazil midfielder Ramires has completed a switch from Chelsea to Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning on a permanent deal. The 26 2723105 Ramires has completed a switch from Chelsea to Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning on a permanent deal. The 28-... Brazil midfielder Ramires has completed a switch from Chelsea to Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning on a permanent deal.The 28