Zika No Longer An Emergency To The World Health Organization

‘Zika is still spreading, but the World Health Organization (WHO) no longer views it as a public health emergency. It is hoped the downgrade will benefit long term plans to fight the disease.
The mosquito-borne virus Zika is no longer considered to be an international public health emergency. Before anyone runs to play in a swamp without bug spray, the virus is still a chronic problem. “It is really important that we communicate this very clearly: We are not downgrading the importance of Zika,” the WHO’s Dr. Pete Salama told NPR.
Instead, Salama hopes that by categorizing Zika as a chronic problem, the WHO will be able to provide resources to fighting the spread of the virus in a long-term manner.’

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