Zika Virus
Kissing unlikely to pass on Zika virus: researchers
Kissing is unlikely to pass on the Zika virus, which is harmless for most people but can cause severe brain damage in unborn children, a study with monkeys shows.
Rio Olympics / Dustin Johnson pulls out over Zika concerns
World number two Dustin Johnson, who won his first major title at the US Open Golf Championship in June, will not play in the Rio Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus.
Rio Olympics / Body parts wash ashore next to Rio Olympic venue
Parts of a mutilated body wash up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, just meters (yards) from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
Rio 2016 / Day pulls out over Zika fears
World No.1 golfer Jason Day of Australia says he is withdrawing from the Rio Olympic Games over the threat of the Zika virus.
Rio 2016 / Golfer Grace pulls out of Olympics due to Zika
South African Branden Grace joins a growing list of leading golfers withdrawing from the Rio Olympics on Friday due to concerns about the Zika virus.
Rio Olympics / Long jump champ Rutherford freezes sperm over Zika fears
Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford decides to freeze his sperm because of fears about the Zika virus at this year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.
IOC: Olympic games will go ahead despite Zika
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says that it sees no need to cancel, delay or move the Rio Olympic Games because of the Zika virus threat.
Scientists raise fear of higher Zika risk
The mosquito-borne Zika virus may be even more dangerous than previously thought, scientists in Brazil say.
Zika virus: 2.2 billion people in 'at risk' areas
More than two billion people live in parts of the world where the Zika virus can spread, detailed maps published in the journal eLife show.
Zika virus: 'Strongest evidence yet' of effect on babies
One of the US's most senior public health officials has revealed the "strongest evidence to date" of the effect on babies of the Zika virus.
Zika virus: Pregnant Queensland woman tests positive
A pregnant woman living in Queensland, Australia has tested positive for the Zika virus, say health authorities.
Govt to bear treatment cost: Nasim
Health Minister Mohammad Nasim has urged people not to be panicked regarding the risk of Zika virus infection.
Govt to bear treatment cost if anyone is found with Zika virus
If anyone is detected with Zika virus, the government will bear the cost of their treatment, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim says. Bangladesh government has taken all necessary steps to control the spread of the Zika virus, he tells reporters at the health ministry.
'3,100 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus'
Over 3,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, President Juan Manuel Santos says.
Colombia links Zika to rare nerve disorder deaths
Colombia says three people have died after contracting the Zika virus and developing a rare nerve disorder. Health Minister Alejandro Gaviria said there was a "causal connection" between Zika, the Guillain-Barre disorder and the three deaths.
Govt to guard against Zika
The government will strengthen surveillance at air, water and land ports across the country and screen travellers coming from countries affected by Zika epidemic.
Screening of travellers from Zika-affected areas at all ports
The government is to strengthen surveillance and screening of travelers coming into Bangladesh’s air, water and land ports coming from the countries affected by the Zika virus.
S America holds crisis meeting as Zika 'nightmare' spreads
South American health ministers hold an emergency meeting on slowing the spread of the Zika virus, dubbed a "nightmare" by hard-hit Brazil, where it is blamed for brain damage in babies.
Higher temperatures make Zika mosquito spread disease more
The mosquito behind the Zika virus seems to operate like a heat-driven missile of disease. The hotter it gets, the better the mosquito that carries Zika virus is at transmitting its buffet of dangerous illnesses, scientists say.