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No suspected case of Zika reported in Myanmar

Xinhua, September 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

No suspected cases of Zika, caused by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, were so far reported in Myanmar , official media quoted a spokesman of the Mandalay Region Public Health Department as claiming Monday.

However, to prevent the outbreak of Zika in Myanmar, the health Ministry is monitoring every point of entry into the country for the virus, especially at international airports in Yangon, Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw as well as at port terminals in Yangon.

The ministry has called for public participation in the preventive measures against the serious viral disease, urging the public to immediately inform the nearest health departments if suspected cases occur in their neighborhood. Enditem