Zika Virus ‘spreading explosively’ in Americas, W.H.O. says

The Zika Virus is transmitted by the Aedes Egypti mosquito
The Zika Virus is transmitted by the Aedes Egypti mosquito

Officials from the World Health Organization said on Thursday that the Zika virus was “spreading explosively” in the Americas and announced that they would convene an emergency meeting on Monday to decide whether to declare a public health emergency.

“The level of alarm is extremely high,” said Dr. Margaret Chan, the director general of the W.H.O., in a speech in Geneva.

As many as three to four million people in the Americas could be exposed to the virus in the next 12 months, said Dr. Sylvain Aldighieri, a unit chief for the Pan American Health Organization.

“As I told you, we have big gaps in terms of confirmation of the real situation,” he said. “These are estimates. These are mathematical estimations.”

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4 Comments

  1. Yes
    January 31, 2016

    I have a question; do you think scientists are looking to see if there is a link, between genetically modified crops and the Zika mosquito?

  2. Kinder Zemat, DSc. (biochemist)
    January 29, 2016

    THE ZIKA DECEPTION – follow this link to find out how the agents of death are using pesticides, vaccines and GMO insects to destroy us on behalf of their master, satan: http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2016/01/zika-freakout-the-hoax-and-the-covert-op-continue-3290430.html

    Be aware that ZIKA is a deception, the real damage to our health is being done by other stealthy means. The UN, WHO, CDC are all part of the same plot. To serve these organisations blindly is to serve the devil and you know what happens to those who do so. Firstly, the devil get them in the end (in the meantime, they are promised riches and glory). Secondly, they betray their friends, children and families. Serve God and look out for others, in turn they will look out for you too!

  3. Face the Facts
    January 28, 2016

    I heard through the Toronto Media that Canada has approximately 3 cases of Zika. It was not stated in what Province or City. There are times the authorities are secretive; not wanting to alarm nationals. One would think that they would divulge the area of this country.
    It was stated that it is not contagious. However, this is only conjecture. God help us all in the entire world.

  4. Delvin Castro
    January 28, 2016

    We not afraid of Zika in Dominica.

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