World Health Organization Calls Spread Of Zika Virus ‘Alarming’

World Health Organization Calls Spread Of Zika Virus ‘Alarming’

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The World Health Organization says the spread of the Zika virus through the Americas is “alarming” and will meet on Monday to decide whether to declare the outbreak an international health emergency. The virus may be linked to cases of birth malformations in Brazil.

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