Zika cases in Rajasthan go up to 32

  • 10/10/2018

  • Hindu (New Delhi)

Zika virus has been found in some mosquitoes taken as samples from Shastri Nagar in Jaipur, leading to suspicion they are behind the infection, experts said on Wednesday, as the number of Zika patients in the area rose to 32. Dr Neena Valecha, director of National Institute of Malaria Research, said the virus appears to be locally transmitted. An NIMR team has visited the colony from where cases were reported and has given its report to the health ministry. At least 32 people, including three pregnant women, have tested positive for Zika in Jaipur and the health ministry has said the outbreak was under control.