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Why ultrasounds may give mothers with Zika a false sense of security

A new report provides new information about how the Zika virus acts to infect a fetus and indicates that Zika may remain in the blood longer than thought.

No new cases of Zika in Costa Rica in recent weeks

The number of confirmed Zika cases since the beginning of this year remains 12, eight of them contracted in the country, in Guanacaste.

Costa Rica ambassador in US warns of Zika vulnerabilities

Costa Rica's ambassador to the U.S. touted this week his country's success in keeping the mosquito-borne Zika virus in check, but warned of vulnerabilities, including migration and the coming rainy season.

Despite Zika fears, Guanacaste hotels are booked for Easter holiday

The first reported cases of Zika virus in Costa Rica do not appear to have negatively affected reservations at hotels in Guanacaste province for Holy Week.

Vaccine against dengue virus is 100 percent effective: study

The study was done in the United States, where dengue does not circulate in the population. This helped researchers identify the vaccine's effectiveness in people who had not been previously exposed to any strain of dengue.

Costa Rica confirms 2 more cases of Zika virus

Costa Rican health officials this week reported the two latest confirmed cases of Zika virus, contracted by a man and woman who recently traveled to Nicaragua. They bring the total number of confirmed cases in Costa Rica to 12.

Experiments show link between Zika and fetal brain damage

Laboratory tests found that the Zika virus targeted key cells involved in brain development and then destroyed or disabled them, scientists said Friday.

Public sector employees to have all Holy Week off

The Labor Ministry will send most of the 300,000 public sector employees home for Easter Holy Week, Mar. 21-27, in order to promote domestic tourism.

US details cases of 9 pregnant women with Zika virus

U.S. health authorities Friday described the cases of nine pregnant women who contracted the Zika virus while traveling, two of whom chose abortion and one who gave birth to a baby with microcephaly.

Costa Rica decrees emergency to prevent spread of Zika, other mosquito-borne viruses

The increase in cases of mosquito-borne diseases around the country prompted officials of the Public Health Ministry and the National Emergency Commission on Thursday evening to declare a state of emergency for 31 cantons at all seven provinces.
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