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Watch: First Zika virus case in Maharashtra; causes and symptoms explained

Published on Aug 02, 2021 01:18 pm IST

Even as India worries about a possible third wave of Covid-19 infections, Maharashtra saw its first case of Zika virus infection. Earlier, Kerala had reported around 60 cases of the disease, albeit with zero hospitalisations. The Zika virus is a human flavivirus spread by mosquitoes, especially the Aedes aegypti. Officials outlined steps taken to contain a possible outbreak. Watch the full video for more.

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