Tag: Zika virus
Still many questions about Zika’s threat to pregnant women
Washington (AP) - Zika may stand convicted of causing devastating birth defects but there still are lots of questions about how much of a...
Volunteering for infection in hunt for dengue, Zika vaccines
Washington (AP) - Forget mosquito bites. Volunteers let researchers in the U.S. inject them with the dengue virus in the name of science —...
Study: 1st evidence that Zika may cause temporary paralysis
London (AP) - Scientists may have the first evidence that Zika can cause temporary paralysis, according to a new study of patients who developed...
CDC expands tropical virus alert; 22 destinations on list
Health authorities have added eight tropical destinations to a travel alert about an illness linked with a severe birth defect and spread by mosquitoes....
Prime Minister bolsters mosquito fighting campaign
Bangkok – The Prime Minister has promoted the government’s mosquito combating campaign and voiced a desire to see ASEAN wide cooperation to stem disease...
Health Ministry: Zika virus outbreak unlikely in Thailand
Bangkok – The Ministry of Public Health has indicated it is unlikely the Zika virus will enter and spread through the Kingdom. Department of...
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Thai King and Queen to visit France at invitation of President Macron
PATTAYA, Thailand – His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen are scheduled to undertake an official state visit to the French Republic...
Construction waste allegedly plagues Pattaya neighborhoods, witnesses say
PATTAYA, Thailand – Residents have called for stricter waste management enforcement after municipal officers and city environmental teams carried out a cleanup operation in...
Tourist hurt after losing control of motorcycle in Jomtien crash
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign male tourist was injured after losing control of his motorcycle and falling by himself near Soi 3, Jomtien Beach...
Rescued dog reunited with owner after sea ordeal off Koh Sichang
PATTAYA, Thailand – A small dog has been safely reunited with its owner after being dramatically rescued at sea off Koh Sichang, Sri Racha...
Burglary gang arrested as police warn dense communities and Pattaya residents
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – Police in Nakhon Ratchasima have arrested a burglary gang involving two brothers and a third accomplice after tracking them through...