zika virus

Costa Rica

Costa Rica reports first baby born with Zika-linked microcephaly

The Tico Times - August 18, 2016

Costa Rica's first registered case of a child born with microcephaly related to the mosquito-borne Zika virus was reported by health authorities on Thursday.

Costa Rica steps up safety measures ahead of World Surfing Games in Jacó

August 5, 2016

Despite Zika virus, Garabito mayor says “no chance” World Surfing Games will be cancelled

May 27, 2016

Costa Rica’s rainy season brings rise in Zika cases

May 12, 2016

Birth defects in Latin America spark Zika virus panic

January 22, 2016

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Florida reports first three Zika virus cases

The Tico Times - January 20, 2016

Three cases of Zika virus, Florida's first, were recorded in people who had recently traveled in Latin America, health authorities said Wednesday.

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Zika virus: US issues travel warning for pregnant women

The Tico Times - January 16, 2016

The United States warned pregnant women Friday to avoid travel to 14 countries and territories in the Caribbean and Latin America due to the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects.