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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 Miles GENEVA, 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

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

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

WHO confirms Zika virus strain imported from the Americas to Cabo VerdeNews Release 20 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 Verde As 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/

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 Verde As 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

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 Geneva Friday 20 May 2016 08.56 EDTLast modified on Friday 20 May 201609.04 EDT Share 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

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).

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Tennessee health officials confirmed a third case of Zika virus has been discovered in the state. This newest case involves a Rutherford County resident who contracted the virus while traveling out of the country. It’s unclear if the person is a man or a woman, but it is not someone who is pregnant. The two other confirmed Zika cases have also been people who traveled out of the country to areas where Zika-infected mosquitoes are common. Health officials said Thursday that those two people are doing OK. http://www.wbrc.com/story/32019172/health-officials-confirm-third-zika-case-in-tennessee

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Tennessee registers 3rd Zika virus case from foreign travelAssociated PressPublished: May 19, 2016, 7:14 pmClick to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee health officials have confirmed a third case of Zika virus in Tennessee. Health Department Commissioner John Dreyzehner says all three cases were contracted by people while they were traveling outside the country. Zika often causes no symptoms or mild symptoms, but it can cause the serious birth defect microcephaly if a pregnant woman becomes infected. Health officials are concerned that people infected in another country could transmit the virus to the local mosquito population, beginning the spread of Zika within Tennessee. Zika also can be transmitted sexually, possibly for several months after infection. Dreyzehner says Tennesseans can protect themselves and their neighbors by dumping out standing water around their homes and using mosquito repellant.

Tennessee health officials have confirmed a third case of Zika virus in Tennessee. Health Department Commissioner John Dreyzehner says all three cases were contracted by people while they were traveling outside the country. http://wjhl.com/2016/05/19/tennessee-registers-3rd-zika-virus-case-from-foreign-travel/

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of May 18, 2016) StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (%) (N=544)Locally acquired cases† No. (%) (N=0)Alabama2 (<1)0 (0)Arizona1 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas2 (<1)0 (0)California44 (8)0 (0)Colorado2 (<1)0 (0)Connecticut1 (<1)0 (0)Delaware3 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia4 (1)0 (0)Florida109 (21)0 (0)Georgia14 (3)0 (0)Hawaii9 (2)0 (0)Illinois16 (3)0 (0)Indiana6 (1)0 (0)Iowa5 (1)0 (0)Kansas1 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky5 (1)0 (0)Louisiana4 (1)0 (0)Maine3 (<1)0 (0)Maryland17 (3)0 (0)Massachusetts11 (2)0 (0)Michigan4 (1)0 (0)Minnesota17 (4)0 (0)Mississippi3 (1)0 (0)Missouri3 (1)0 (0)Montana1 (<1)0 (0)Nebraska2 (<1)0 (0)Nevada6 (<1)0 (0)New Hampshire3 (1)0 (0)New Jersey12 (2)0 (0)New Mexico1 (<1)0 (0)New York114 (21)0 (0)North Carolina11 (2)0 (0)Ohio12 (2)0 (0)Oklahoma4 (1)0 (0)Oregon6 (1)0 (0)Pennsylvania19 (4)0 (0)Rhode Island3 (<1)0 (0) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of May 18, 2016) StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (%) (N=544)Locally acquired cases† No. (%) (N=0)Alabama2 (<1)0 (0)Arizona1 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas2 (<1)0 (0)California44 (8)0 (0)Colorado2 (<1)0 (0)Connecticut1 (<1)0 (0)Delaware3 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia4 (1)0 (0)Florida109 (21)0 (0)Georgia14 (3)0 (0)Hawaii9 (2)0 (0)Illinois16 (3)0 (0)Indiana6 (1)0 (0)Iowa5 (1)0 (0)Kansas1 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky5 (1)0 (0)Louisiana4 (1)0 (0)Maine3 (<1)0 (0)Maryland17 (3)0 (0)Massachusetts11 (2)0 (0)Michigan4 (1)0 (0)Minnesota17 (4)0 (0)Mississippi3 (1)0 (0)Missouri3 (1)0 (0)Montana1 (<1)0 (0)Nebraska2 (<1)0 (0)Nevada6 (<1)0 (0) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of May 18, 2016) StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (%) (N=544)Locally acquired cases† No. (%) (N=0)Alabama2 (<1)0 (0)Arizona1 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas2 (<1)0 (0)California44 (8)0 (0)Colorado2 (<1)0 (0)Connecticut1 (<1)0 (0)Delaware3 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia4 (1)0 (0)Florida109 (21)0 (0)Georgia14 (3)0 (0)Hawaii9 (2)0 (0)Illinois16 (3)0 (0)Indiana6 (1)0 (0)Iowa5 (1)0 (0)Kansas1 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky5 (1)0 (0)Louisiana4 (1)0 (0)Maine3 (<1)0 (0)Maryland17 (3)0 (0)Massachusetts11 (2)0 (0)Michigan4 (1)0 (0) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of May 18, 2016) StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (%) (N=544)Locally acquired cases† No. (%) (N=0)Alabama2 (<1)0 (0)Arizona1 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas2 (<1)0 (0)California44 (8)0 (0)Colorado2 (<1)0 (0)Connecticut1 (<1)0 (0)Delaware3 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia4 (1)0 (0)Florida109 (21)0 (0)Georgia14 (3)0 (0)Hawaii9 (2)0 (0)Illinois16 (3)0 (0)Indiana6 (1)0 (0)Iowa5 (1)0 (0)Kansas1 (<1)0 (0)Kentucky5 (1)0 (0)Louisiana4 (1)0 (0)Maine3 (<1)0 (0)Maryland17 (3)0 (0)Massachusetts11 (2)0 (0) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html

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Laboratory-confirmed Zika virus disease cases reported to ArboNET by state or territory — United States, 2015–2016 (as of May 18, 2016) StatesTravel-associated cases* No. (%) (N=544)Locally acquired cases† No. (%) (N=0)Alabama2 (<1)0 (0)Arizona1 (<1)0 (0)Arkansas2 (<1)0 (0)California44 (8)0 (0)Colorado2 (<1)0 (0)Connecticut1 (<1)0 (0)Delaware3 (1)0 (0)District of Columbia4 (1)0 (0)Florida109 (21)0 (0)Georgia14 (3)0 (0)Hawaii9 (2)0 (0) http://www.cdc.gov/zika/geo/united-states.html