The Zika virus blamed for neurological disorders
and birth abnormalities in Brazil has been
confirmed to be circulating in Africa for the first.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday
said this is confirmed after sequenced from a
sample from Cape Verde.
Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Africa Director, said the
findings are of concern because it is further
proof that the outbreak is spreading beyond
South America and is on the doorstep of Africa.
She said the information would help African
countries to re-evaluate their level of risk and
adapt and increase their levels of preparedness.
Moeti said she would not recommend strict
travel restrictions to try to stop the spread of the
disease.
(Reuters/NAN)
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