The Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies (ICGES) reported that in the country there have been four cases of microcephaly, which have some relation to the Zika virus.

Juan Miguel Pascale, deputy director of ICGES, said that of all cases have been confirmed three, while one is still being investigated. He said that the latter was recorded in the Hospital San Miguel Arcangel, San Miguelito.

"In Panama they have been reported three confirmed cases of microcephaly and one of them died. Although the loss was caused by multiple malformations, is associated with the Zika virus, "he reiterated.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry said they are investigating the data, and today will be a statement about it. The possible relationship between the zika and development of neurological diseases forced the World Health Organization to issue a global emergency in February.

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