TOP 50: Zika Virus: 29 test positive in Rajasthan; PMO seeks report from Health Ministry

After a few cases of Zika virus disease have been reported in Jaipur, Rajasthan, a 7-member high-level Central team was deputed to Jaipur after following the detection of the first case to assist State Government in control and containment measures.

It is said that the situation is being reviewed at the level of Union Minister of Health and monitored on a daily basis by the Secretary, Health. Till date, a total of 29 positive laboratory-confirmed cases have been detected in Rajasthan. Three pregnant women are said to be among the 29 affected.