The outbreak of the Zika virus in Latin America has caused concern all over the world with cases being reported and confirmed in the United States and European countries. Health officials are suspecting that the origin of the epidemic started during the 2014 World Cup that was held in Brazil.
The fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) ended Wednesday as delegates pledged regional unity to focus on the peace process in Colombia and fight the economic crisis and the epidemic caused by the Zika virus. The summit, which was recently held in Ecuador, was hosted by Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.
Days after declaring a state of emergency due to the rampant spread of the Zika virus, Brazil has announced that it is developing new testing kits designed to swiftly identify the presence of three viruses: Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya.
The first case of the tropical virus Zika, a mosquito-borne disease, has been confirmed in a Harris County, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Brazil has declared state of emergency in some regions greatly affected by the Zika virus. the new epidemic has now been linked to birth defects in Brazilian newborns.
Zika virus made its way to Puerto Rico causing an alarming outbreak. Earlier this month, news broke out that the Zika virus which cause microcephaly in newborn babies reached Puerto Rico.
