Microcephaly

• What happened to… Zika virus

  On this episode of the Global News podcast What Happened To…?, journalist Erica Vella revisits the Zika virus epidemic.

  World

  Apr 8, 2021
  
• Toronto athlete given lifetime achievement award from Special Olympics Canada

  Nerissa Pooran fell in love with track and field when she was eight years old. At the age of 40, she is not slowing down.

  Sports

  Dec 4, 2020
  
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• Montreal mother demands action after daughter with disability attacked on school bus

  A mother is furious after her daughter was beaten on the way to school.

  Education

  Oct 4, 2019
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• Planning a winter getaway? Zika warnings remain in place as travel season looms

  Heading south this winter? A recent study conducted on behalf of the federal government shows Canadians still don't fully understand the risks associated with Zika.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2017
• Anti-Zika apparel: Clothing has built-in mosquito repellant for women, expectant moms

  If you’re a woman in your childbearing years, the threat of Zika virus is probably on your mind. That’s why a company created a line of anti-Zika apparel, weaving in mosquito repellant nanotechnology into everyday clothing.

  Health

  Dec 14, 2016
• Zika emergency status lifted by WHO, but long battle ahead

  Acknowledging Zika is "here to stay," the United Nations health agency on Friday lifted its emergency declaration and prepared for a longer-term response to the mosquito-borne virus.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2016
• Zika virus: doctors uncertain how long babies will need to be monitored

  Babies who at first seem to have escaped the Zika virus' devastating hallmark defect — an abnormally small head at birth — might not be out of the woods after all.

  Health

  Oct 2, 2016
• Thailand confirms first Zika-linked birth defects in Southeast Asia

  Thai authorities have confirmed that two cases of babies with microcephaly - abnormally small heads - were caused by the Zika virus, the first time the linkage has been made in Southeast Asia.

  World

  Sep 30, 2016
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• Zika spread could be a concern in the wake of Hurricane Hermine

  Officials are warning Floridians to stay away from or quickly get rid of any standing water in order to limit the risk of exposure to Zika-infected mosquitoes.

  World

  Sep 2, 2016
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• Zika remains global health emergency, virus still spreading: WHO

  The World Health Organization says the outbreak of Zika remains an international health emergency.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2016