The World Health Organization Declares Zika Virus International Emergency PressTV
go to original February 2, 2016

The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency over the explosive spread of the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in the Americas. The UN health agency, which was widely criticized for its sluggish response to the 2014 Ebola crisis, has called for an emergency response to the outbreak.



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