May 20, 201610 yr comment_5134 Media reports cite WHO in claim that Zika in Cape Verde is the Asian strain (in direct contradiction to presser comments stating that Cape Verde outbreak was due to African strain). Report
May 20, 201610 yr Author comment_5135 Brazilian strain of Zika virus confirmed in Africa for first time, says WHOType of virus blamed for birth abnormalities in South America found in sample from Cape Verde Juan Pedro, a baby with microcephaly, in Recife, Brazil. Photograph: Paulo Whitaker/ReutersReuters in GenevaFriday 20 May 2016 08.56 EDTLast modified on Friday 20 May 201609.04 EDTShare on PinterestShare on LinkedInShare on Google+Shares7 Save for laterThe strain of the Zika virus blamed for neurological disorders and birth abnormalities in Brazil has been confirmed to be circulating in Africa for the first time after being sequenced from a sample from Cape Verde, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.“The findings are of concern because it is further proof that the outbreak is spreading beyond South America and is on the doorstep of Africa,” said WHO’sAfrica director, Matshidiso Moeti.“This information will help African countries to re-evaluate their level of risk and adapt and increase their levels of preparedness,” she said. She said she would not recommend strict travel restrictions to try to stop the spread of the disease. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/20/brazilian-strain-zika-virus-confirmed-in-africa-first-time-who?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Report
May 20, 201610 yr Author comment_5136 WHO confirms Zika virus strain imported from the Americas to Cabo VerdeREPORTfrom World Health OrganizationPublished on 20 May 2016 0 0 googleplus0 0 reddit0 0BRAZZAVILLE / 20 May 2016 - Sequencing of the virus in Cabo Verde by Institut Pasteur, Dakar confirms that the Zika virus currently circulating in Cabo Verde is the same as the one circulating in the Americas - the Asian type- and was most likely imported from Brazil. This is the first time that the Zika strain responsible for the outbreaks linked to neurological disorders and microcephaly has been detected in Africa.“The findings are of concern because it is further proof that the outbreak is spreading beyond South America and is on the doorstep of Africa. This information will help African countries to re-evaluate their level of risk and adapt and increase their levels of preparedness,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.As a first step, these countries should heighten risk communication to pregnant women to raise awareness of complications associated with the Asian type of Zika virus and promote protection steps to avoid mosquito bites as well as sexual transmission. In addition, countries should increase their surveillance for Zika transmission and congenital malformations, such as microcephaly, as well as Guillain-Barré syndrome.Activated since February 2016, WHO Zika Virus Disease Incident Management System in Brazzaville and at Headquarters will continue to review existing risk assessments, increase surveillance, and assess laboratory testing capacity and support community engagement and risk communications in priority countries. In addition, WHO and its partners will support the countries in the African region to step up preparedness efforts for early detection, confirmation and management of potential complications related to Zika infection. The response will build on investments in strengthened systems made in West Africa during the Ebola emergency.Zika in Cabo VerdeAs of 8 May 2016, there have been 7557 suspected cases of Zika in Cabo Verde. At least 3 cases of microcephaly have been reported from Cabo Verde with one case reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after being delivered in Boston Hospital in the USA. So far, no case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has been reported from Cabo Verde.Media inquiries:Ms Ebba Kalondo Emergencies Communications Officer, WHO AFRO Phone: +232 7653 3284 Email:[email protected]Mr Collins Boakye-Agyemang Regional Communications Advisor, WHO AFRO Mobile: +242 06520 6565 Email:[email protected]Ms Nyka Alexander Media Officer, WHO Phone: +41 79 634 02 95 Email: [email protected]http://reliefweb.int/report/cabo-verde/who-confirms-zika-virus-strain-imported-americas-cabo-verde Report
May 20, 201610 yr Author comment_5137 WHO confirms Zika virus strain imported from the Americas to Cabo VerdeNews Release20 MAY 2016 | BRAZZAVILLE - Sequencing of the virus in Cabo Verde by Institut Pasteur, Dakar confirms that the Zika virus currently circulating in Cabo Verde is the same as the one circulating in the Americas - the Asian type- and was most likely imported from Brazil. This is the first time that the Zika strain responsible for the outbreaks linked to neurological disorders and microcephaly has been detected in Africa.“The findings are of concern because it is further proof that the outbreak is spreading beyond South America and is on the doorstep of Africa. This information will help African countries to re-evaluate their level of risk and adapt and increase their levels of preparedness,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa.As a first step, these countries should heighten risk communication to pregnant women to raise awareness of complications associated with the Asian type of Zika virus and promote protection steps to avoid mosquito bites as well as sexual transmission. In addition, countries should increase their surveillance for Zika transmission and congenital malformations, such as microcephaly, as well as Guillain-Barré syndrome.Activated since February 2016, WHO Zika Virus Disease Incident Management System in Brazzaville and at Headquarters will continue to review existing risk assessments, increase surveillance, and assess laboratory testing capacity and support community engagement and risk communications in priority countries. In addition, WHO and its partners will support the countries in the African region to step up preparedness efforts for early detection, confirmation and management of potential complications related to Zika infection. The response will build on investments in strengthened systems made in West Africa during the Ebola emergency.Zika in Cabo VerdeAs of 8 May 2016, there have been 7557 suspected cases of Zika in Cabo Verde. Three cases of microcephaly have been reported from Cabo Verde with one case reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after being delivered in the United States. So far, no case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has been reported from Cabo Verde.Media inquiries:Ms Ebba Kalondo Emergencies Communications Officer, WHO AFRO Phone: +232 7653 3284 Email: [email protected] Mr Collins Boakye-Agyemang Regional Communications Advisor, WHO AFRO Mobile: +242 06520 6565 Email: [email protected] Ms Nyka Alexander Media Officer, WHO Phone: +41 79 634 02 95 Email: [email protected]http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/zika-cabo-verde/en/ Report
May 20, 201610 yr Author comment_5138 WHO says Zika virus in Cape Verde off the western coast of Africa is the same one infecting people in the Americas. By Associated Press May 20 at 9:36 AMDAKAR, Senegal — WHO says Zika virus in Cape Verde off the western coast of Africa is the same one infecting people in the Americas.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/who-says-zika-virus-in-cape-verde-off-the-western-coast-of-africa-is-the-same-one-infecting-people-in-the-americas/2016/05/20/d3d5b092-1e8f-11e6-82c2-a7dcb313287d_story.html Report
DAKAR, Senegal — WHO says Zika virus in Cape Verde off the western coast of Africa is the same one infecting people in the Americas.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/who-says-zika-virus-in-cape-verde-off-the-western-coast-of-africa-is-the-same-one-infecting-people-in-the-americas/2016/05/20/d3d5b092-1e8f-11e6-82c2-a7dcb313287d_story.html
May 20, 201610 yr Author comment_5139 WHO says Zika in Africa came from AmericasThe Associated Press9:41 AM, May 20, 2016zikaOcean Press via AP SHOW CAPTIONDAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Health officials say they have confirmed that the Zika virus in Cape Verde island off the western coast of Africa is the same one infecting people in the Americas.The World Health Organization announced Friday that the development is worrisome because "it is further proof that the outbreak is spreading beyond South America and is on the doorstep of Africa."There already have been more than 7,500 suspected cases of Zika virus in Cape Verde and three babies born with microcephaly — a condition in which babies have undersized brains and skulls.There are also concerns that the mosquito-borne virus might contribute to the Guillain-Barre syndrome in adults, a condition that leads to rapid muscle weakness caused by the immune system damaging the peripheral nervous system.http://www.wkbw.com/news/zika/who-says-zika-in-africa-came-from-americas Report
May 20, 201610 yr Author comment_5140 Brazil-type Zika confirmed in Africa for first time - WHOby ReutersFriday, 20 May 2016 13:46 GMTABOUT OUR HUMANITARIAN COVERAGEFrom major disaster, conflicts and under-reported stories, we shine a light on the world’s humanitarian hotspotsShare: Newsletter sign up: Most PopularFueled by drugs, sex trafficking reaches 'crisis' on Native American reservationLocked out of their forests, Kenya's Sengwer people fight backNew law in Philippines aims to protect children after disastersFisherman tells Thai court of beer tab that led to years of slaverySex trafficking on American Indian reservations - old problem, new name(Adds details, background)By Tom MilesGENEVA, May 20 (Reuters) - Tests show an outbreak of Zika virus on the African island chain of Cape Verde is of the same strain as the one blamed for birth abnormalities in Brazil, the World Health Organization said on Friday."The findings are of concern because it is further proof that the outbreak is spreading beyond South America and is on the doorstep of Africa," said WHO's Africa director Matshidiso Moeti."This information will help African countries to re-evaluate their level of risk and adapt and increase their levels of preparedness," she said.Zika was first discovered in Africa in 1947 and until the past year it was thought to cause only mild symptoms with no known link with brain or birth disorders. Researchers identified two distinct lineages in 2012, African and Asian.As of May 8, there had been 7,557 suspected cases in Cape Verde, an Atlantic archipelago around 570 km (350 miles) west of Senegal, which has historic ties to Brazil.Until the virus was sequenced by the Institut Pasteur in Senegal, it was not certain if the outbreak was caused by the African or Asian type, which has hit Brazil and other Latin American countries.Moeti said she would not recommend strict travel restrictions to try to stop the spread of the disease further into Africa, but advocated efforts to control mosquito numbers and stop people being bitten.Bruce Aylward, head of outbreaks and health emergencies at WHO, said it remained to be seen if African populations would have some immunity to the virus which could mitigate the impact of a Zika outbreak on the continent.U.S. health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies.The WHO has said there is strong scientific consensus that Zika can also cause Guillain-Barre, a rare neurological syndrome that causes temporary paralysis in adults.The connection between Zika and microcephaly first came to light last year in Brazil, which has now confirmed more than 1,300 cases of microcephaly that it considers to be related to Zika infections in the mothers.Cape Verde has reported three cases of microcephaly, and a mother thought to have caught Zika their later delivered a microcephalic baby in the United States. Cape Verde has not reported any cases of Guillain-Barre, WHO said. (Reporting by Tom Miles; Editing by Andrew Roche)http://news.trust.org/item/20160520134930-530de Report
May 23, 201610 yr Author comment_5232 Zika virus currently circulating in Cabo Verde CIHAN | GENEVA - 23.05.2016 10:37:59 Sequencing of the virus in Cabo Verde by the Institut Pasteur in Dakar confirms that the Zika virus currently circulating in Cabo Verde is the same as the one circulating in theAmericas - the Asian type- and was most likely imported from Brazil. This is the first time that the Zika strain responsible for the outbreaks linked to neurological disorders and microcephaly has been detected in Africa.The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, said “over 7,000 suspected cases” have been reported so far in Cabo Verde so far.Moeti said that “now that this outbreak prone strain is present on the doorstep of the African continent” countries will “need to heighten and intensify their preparedness to detect and control any cases of Zika that may occur.”She said “WHO recommends that countries improve their surveillance, improve their laboratory capacity for diagnoses, communicate with the public so that people protect themselves from mosquito bites, and improve vector controls, so, try to kill all the mosquitoes.”According to the WHO, as a first step, these countries should heighten risk communication to pregnant women to raise awareness of complications associated with the Asian type of Zika virus and promote protection steps to avoid mosquito bites as well as sexual transmission. In addition, countries should increase their surveillance for Zika transmission and congenital malformations, such as microcephaly, as well as Guillain-Barré syndrome.The WHO does not recommend any travel or trade restrictions for Cabo Verde.Moeti said “it wouldn’t make sense to put restrictions on Cabo Verde because we see that globally sixty countries already have this virus circulating. I had the opportunity to study some travel figures to Cabo Verde from a number of countries, Europe, African countries, large numbers of people have been travelling to Cabo Verde in the period that this outbreak has been going on.”Activated since February 2016, WHO Zika Virus Disease Incident Management System inBrazzaville and at Headquarters will continue to review existing risk assessments, increase surveillance, and assess laboratory testing capacity and support community engagement and risk communications in priority countries. In addition, WHO and its partners will support the countries in the African region to step up preparedness efforts for early detection, confirmation and management of potential complications related to Zika infection. The response will build on investments in strengthened systems made in West Africa during the Ebola emergency. DESCRIPTION STORY: GENEVA / ZIKA CABO VERDETRT: 02:53SOURCE: WHO / IAEARESTRICTIONS: NONELANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATSDATELINE: 20 MAY 2016, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / FILE SHOTLIST 20 MAY 2016, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND1. Various shots, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti and interviewer2. SOUNDBITE (English) Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa: “The outbreak of Zika virus disease in Cabo Verde was first reported, first case was reported, in October last year and we have had over 7,000 suspected cases so far, but we are seeing that it has peaked and now we are getting weekly single digit cases reported, so that is good. However, we have had a piece of news that is of great concern, after genetic sequencing of the virus that is circulating in Cabo Verde; we have confirmation that it is the same strain that is causing the outbreak in South America.”FILE – IAEA - KALITY, ETHIOPIA3. Various shots, scientists in lab handling mosquito samples20 MAY 2016, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa: “This Asian strain that is circulating in South America has caused neurological complications; it has caused cases of microcephaly in children, in new-born children, and also Guillain-Barre syndrome in adults, so this is additional aspect, and worry, because particularly with microcephaly, this is a lifelong issue for families and children and implications as far as this disease is concerned are now very different.”FILE – IAEA - SEIBERSDORF, AUSTRIA5. Various shots, mosquito samples in lab20 MAY 2016, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa: “The vector that transmits this virus is present in many, many African countries, in fact in most African countries, so now that this outbreak prone strain is present on the doorstep of the African continent, this is of great concern to us in WHO, and to member states. It implies that they need to heighten and intensify their preparedness to detect and control any cases of Zika that may occur.”FILE – IAEA - SEIBERSDORF, AUSTRIA7. Close up, scientist holding mosquito sample20 MAY 2016, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa: “WHO recommends that countries improve their surveillance, improve their laboratory capacity for diagnoses, communicate with the public so that people protect themselves from mosquito bites, and improve vector controls, so, try to kill all the mosquitoes.”FILE – IAEA - BRASILIA, BRAZIL9. Wide shot, spraying of insecticide for vector control20 MAY 2016, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND 10. SOUNDBITE (English) Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa: “It wouldn’t make sense to put restrictions on Cabo Verde because we see that globally sixty countries already have this virus circulating. I had the opportunity to study some travel figures to Cabo Verde from a number of countries, Europe, African countries, large numbers of people have been travelling to Cabo Verde in the period that this outbreak has been going on.”11. Zoom out Moeti talking to interviewer DURATION: 02:53 https://www.cihan.com.tr/en/zika-virus-currently-circulating-cabo-verde-2077528.htm Report
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