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Between epidemiological weeks 01 to 28, 2016 have been confirmed twenty-one (21) cases associated with microcephaly Zika virus, 80 cases were dismissed, and 196 cases are in study. http://www.ins.gov.co/boletin-epidemiologico/Boletn Epidemiolgico/2016 Boletín epidemiológico semana 28.pdf

Columbia's week 27 report has 62 new microcpehaly cases http://www.ins.gov.co/boletin-epidemiologico/Boletn Epidemiolgico/2016 Boletín epidemiológico semana 27.pdf

Volume 16, No. 5, p523–524, May 2016CorrespondenceZika virus associated deaths in Colombiahttp://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(16)30006-8/fulltext?rss=yes

NAMRU-6 has released a full Zika Columbia sequence collected Oct 7, 2015, COL/FCC00093/2015.

A baby boy born with microcephaly in Harris County is the first known Zika-affected infant in the state, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced Wednesday. The baby’s mother contracted Zika in Colombia, and the baby was infected in the womb, according Umair Shah, executive director of Harris County Public Health. The baby was born a few weeks ago outside of Houston, and tests confirmed that he had Zika on Monday, Shah said. http://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article89464417.html

The number of microcephaly cases reported in week 26 rose to 194 (from 181 in week 25). In the past 5 weeks, the number of cases have increased by 99 (well above the expected background level of 15 = 3 per week).

Among the epidemiological weeks 01 to 26, 2016 have been eighteen confirmed cases of microcephaly associated virus Zika, 64 cases were dismissed, and 112 cases are under consideration. Special monitoring of Neurological Syndromes with history of illness compatible with infection Zika virus http://www.ins.gov.co/boletin-epidemiologico/Boletn Epidemiolgico/2016 Boletín epidemiológico semana 26.pdf

intensified surveillance of microcephaly Review July 1, 2016 Among the epidemiological weeks 01 to 25, 2016 have been thirteen confirmed cases of microcephaly associated virus Zika, 56 cases were dismissed, and 112 cases are under consideration. http://www.ins.gov.co/boletin-epidemiologico/Boletn Epidemiolgico/2016 Boletín epidemiológico semana 25.pdf

Among the epidemiological weeks 01 to 24, 2016 have been 11 confirmed cases of microcephaly associated Zika virus, 51 cases were discarded and 102 cases are under study http://www.ins.gov.co/boletin-epidemiologico/Boletn Epidemiolgico/2016 Boletín epidemiológico semana 24.pdf

Sandra Liliana Torres, secretary of health department revealed that the baby was born in Tolima clinic with microcephaly however, is not confirmed that the zika would have caused the condition. The minor is one of four suspected cases of pregnancies was associated with virus zika in the region. "He was born with a time of 37 weeks gestation, the son of a mother of 22 years old and was placed in intensive care clinic. The baby is stable awaiting test results to determine alterations " so she said. http://www.rcnradio.com/locales/estudian-primer-caso-microcefalia-ibague-estaria-relacionado-zika/

Zika Virus Disease in Colombia — Preliminary Reporthttp://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1604037?query=TOC#.V2HjYIlqNDA.twitter=&t=articleBackground

Baby dies in Barranquilla with microcephaly apparently related to maternal zika The doctor Oscar Osorio confirmed the death of a baby who was born with microcephaly and whose mother had symptoms of the Zika virus. The baby's death was recorded Saturday. He was born on May 26 to 28 weeks gestation and there was need for tracheostomy and ventilator. http://emisoraatlantico.com.co/local/muere-barranquilla-bebe-microcefalia-relacionada-al-parecer-zika-materno/

Universidad El Bosque in Bogota has released partial Zika sequences from Colombia cases.

Colombian health officials report 5 cases of Zika-associated microcephalyPublished May 22, 2016Fox News Latino Brazil hit by mysterious rash of babies born with small heads More than 2,700 babies have been born in Brazil with microcephaly this year, up from fewer than 150 in 2014. Brazil's health officials say they're convinced the jump is linked to a sudden outbreak of the Zika virus that infected Pereira, though international experts caution it's far too early to be sure and note the condition can have many other causes. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (AP) – Colombian authorities are reporting that five babies have been born in the country this year with microcephaly associat…

BluRadio ColombiaVerified account ‏@BluRadioCo 5m5 minutes agoView translationDetected six suspected cases of babies with microcephaly associated zika in Neiva

Baylor College of Medicine released a full Zika sequence, FLR, from Barranquilla, Colombia collected in Dec 2015.

"The National Institute of Health confirmed Friday two cases of microcephaly associated with zika in the department of Santander," the health department secretary, Claudia Amaya. In both cases Santander joins another in the department of Cundinamarca (center) and one more in Norte de Santander (northeast). https://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/suben-cuatro-casos-microcefalia-asociados-zika-colombia-010000324.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw

Sandra Torres, Secretary of Health of Tolima, gave balance of the actions taken by the government to address the Zika, stating that as part of the shares have fumigated near 23000 homes in different municipalities of the department. Likewise, the official said that to date are reported 3 possible cases of microcephaly, two in Ibague and one in the municipality of Melgar. http://ondasdeibague.com/a-la-fecha-se-reportan-3-casos-de-microcefalia-a-raiz-del-virus-del-zika-en-el-departamento-del-tolima/

On 30 March, Colombia reported 50 live births with microcephaly between 4 January 2016 and 20 March 2016. So far, seven of the investigated cases presented Zika virus positive results by real-time PCR (Table 2). http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/205505/1/zikasitrep_21Apr2016_eng.pdf?ua=1

Colombia says two cases of microcephaly linked to Zika virusSource: Reuters - Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:07 GMT Author: Reuters BOGOTA, April 14 (Reuters) - Colombia's health ministry said on Thursday it had confirmed two cases of the rare birth defect microcephaly are connected to the mosquito-borne Zika virus, after the disease was linked to more than a thousand confirmed cases of microcephaly in Brazil. According to the World Health Organization, there is a strong scientific consensus that Zika can cause microcephaly as well as Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that can result in paralysis, though conclusive proof may take months or years. U.S. health offi…

Microcephaly and other fetal malformations have been reported in Brazil (944 cases), Cabo Verde (two cases), Colombia (32 cases), French Polynesia (eight cases), Martinique (one case) and Panama (one case). Two additional cases, linked to a stay in Brazil, were detected in the United States of America and Slovenia.http://who.int/emergencies/zika-virus/situation-report/31-march-2016/en/

According to the latest epidemiological report by the National Institute of Health, in Antioquia are six cases of microcephaly, apparently associated with the Zika virus. Health officials in the department confirmed that three cases are reported in Medellin, two in Urrao and one in Guarne. http://www.rcnradio.com/locales/antioquia-se-estudian-seis-casos-microcefalia-asociados-zika/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Health authorities in Barranquilla are monitoring two possible cases of microcephaly . The Health Secretary Alma Solano, said there have been 40 births in this year of women who have had zika . " There are two possible cases of microcephaly, which would associated with zika, but we await confirmation from the National Institute of Health , https://agendadenoticiasbq.wordpress.com/2016/03/28/reportan-dos-posibles-casos-de-microcefalia-asociados-a-zika-en-barranquilla/

Colombia investigates whether 41 cases of microcephaly are related to the zika «PREVIOUS ARTICLEcontinues the operation to" annihilate "the jihadist network in Brussels By EFE customers [@] efe.es March 26, 2016 Be the first to comment emailPrint The Institute, which warned that the number of cases may vary "because of the late notification of the event".external source.Bogota. - The National Institute of Health (INS) of Colombia is investigating whether 41 cases of microcephaly in newborns related to Zika virus, which so far has infected a total of 58,838 people.According to the latest bulletin of the INS until the eleventh week of the year 50 cases of microcephaly…

Colombian doctors begin research on neurological sequelae of zikahttp://saude.terra.com.br/medicos-colombianos-iniciam-pesquisa-sobre-sequelas-neurologicas-do-zika,91a4a93af97d15444cf5501b5571efe4i5wju6to.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter FEB 272016 12h47