The Zika virus infection is known to show up in mild forms, but congenital anomalies associated with the disease have the government worried. “It is rare that the Zika virus is associated with death. “We will intensify this activity for the Zika virus as well. A pregnant woman with fever close to 38 degrees Celsius should be monitored and her blood samples should be tested for the Zika virus. This condition has been associated with babies born to women who infected by the Zika virus in Africa.

Source: The Hindu May 28, 2017 19:23 UTC