A pregnant woman has tested positive for the Zika virus following a blood test at Srithanya Hospital, Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn said Wednesday. She was found to have contracted the mosquito-born virus following a routine examination for pregnant women at the hospital. The minister said that as far as he is aware, the woman is the only recorded case of the virus. Department of Disease Control (DDC) director-general Suwanchai Wattanayingchareonchai said health officials are also looking at introducing preventive measures and ensure screening, especially of pregnant women at other hospitals. Last September, the ministry confirmed two children born in Thailand with small heads were infected with the Zika virus.

Source: Bangkok Post December 07, 2017 02:36 UTC