Zika virus is a virus that has been classified as a “Pandemic in Progress” by World Health Organization. It is a global public health emergency. Scary to the fact that Zika is now spread all over the world. I am not sure whether we are prepared for this.
History
Based on the chart from BBC – Zika virus started in Uganda and then later expanded to the different continents and latest to Brazil, and now it goes worldwide. Singapore are now on full alert with 242 cases as of 4th September 2016.
What is Zika
This is a good infographics from WHO. Click here. To me this is the interesting fact:
Zika is carried by the same mosquito that causes dengue! We in Malaysia already struggle to curb dengue and now Zika, it is going to be interesting yet scary journey for us. Dengue outbreak is something that can be curb by human. We need to take preventive steps to stop mosquito breeding. Post outbreak measures are useless. We need to start now!
This video is a good introduction to Zika
What should I do now?
Go and check to see you are breeding Aedes!