Fears are rising over the spread of the mosquito-borne zika virus,which has been linked to scarce and serious birth defectsOlympic and tourism officials in Brazil possess downplayed risks for foreign visitors from the mosquito-borne zika virus, even as the health ministry warned pregnant women to consult doctors before visiting the country. Alarm over the virus, or linked to a rising number of mental birth defects among children of mothers infected by it,comes two weeks before the nationwide Carnival celebrations, a highlight of Brazil’s tourism calendar.
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Source: theguardian.com