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An American who traveled to Dallas from Venezuela reportedly transmitted the disease to his partner in Dallas through sex. Both individuals now have the disease, which has been linked to a massive increase in cases of microcephaly Brazil.
The Pan American Health Organization, the World Health Organization’s Americas arm, has warned that the Zika virus, which has been linked to a sudden rise of birth defects in Brazil, could see an “explosive” outbreak and spread to as many as four million people in the Americas, Reuters reported.
Officers stand guard outside the Homicide Department of Rio de Janeiro's Civil Police, where authorities are expected to hold a press conference after the shooting of three doctors -- one of them the brother of a lawmaker -- at a beach bar in the Brazilian city. IMAGES
Images outside the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, where Brazilian football legend Pele is hospitalised since Tuesday for a re-evaluation of his cancer treatment. According to doctors, his condition is "remains stable" and he is "responding well" to a detected respiratory infection. IMAGES
Rio de Janeiro holds first carnival since Covid-19 hit Brazil. Performers from the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school dance sultry samba in sparkling sequins. IMAGES
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