![Risks of Zika infection throughout pregnancy Risks of Zika infection throughout pregnancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61469872181_PregnantWomen.jpg)
Risks of Zika infection throughout pregnancy
Pregnant women face the risk of being infected with the Zika virus throughout the pregnancy period as it is associated with birth defects.
Fri Sep 30 2016
![CDC whistleblower claims agency has been using wrong Zika test CDC whistleblower claims agency has been using wrong Zika test](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51472734533_chemistrylablab.jpg)
CDC whistleblower claims agency has been using wrong Zika test
That test is substantially less effective than another established test, he said, and misses nearly 40 percent of Zika infections.
Thu Sep 29 2016
![Zika: 40 new suspected cases in Malaysia - Dr S. Subramaniam Zika: 40 new suspected cases in Malaysia - Dr S. Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473665457_Subramaniam.jpg)
Zika: 40 new suspected cases in Malaysia - Dr S. Subramaniam
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam today said 40 new cases suspected of Zika infection were reported.
Mon Sep 12 2016
![Tests on family trio in Malacca show negative for Zika Tests on family trio in Malacca show negative for Zika](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51456800511_Zika.jpg)
Tests on family trio in Malacca show negative for Zika
he mother and two daughters have been confirmed to be free of Zika infection.
Sat Sep 03 2016
![Health Ministry confirms first local Zika infection in Malaysia Health Ministry confirms first local Zika infection in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41472742682_Aedes.jpg)
Health Ministry confirms first local Zika infection in Malaysia
The elderly Sabahan is most likely infected locally as he has not travelled anywhere recently.
Sat Sep 03 2016
![Vehicles exiting and entering Singapore must be sprayed - Exco Vehicles exiting and entering Singapore must be sprayed - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51442070675_CAUSEWAY.jpg)
Vehicles exiting and entering Singapore must be sprayed - Exco
Datuk Ayub Rahmat said these measures were necessary in view of the sharp increase in Zika infections in the republic, while Johor was frequented by Singaporeans.
Fri Sep 02 2016
![Thailand reports 97 cases of Zika affliction from January to June Thailand reports 97 cases of Zika affliction from January to June](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/61472394826_Mosquitoes.jpg)
Thailand reports 97 cases of Zika affliction from January to June
The number of Zika infections detected in Thailand has increased this year, with 97 people diagnosed with the disease.
Wed Aug 31 2016
![Singapore battles mosquitoes as Zika cases reach 50 Singapore battles mosquitoes as Zika cases reach 50](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71472488728_SingaporeZika.jpg)
Singapore battles mosquitoes as Zika cases reach 50
Singapore on Monday confirmed more Zika infections, bringing the total number of cases past 50.
Mon Aug 29 2016
![Number of dengue cases in 13th week drops, no reports of Zika infection Number of dengue cases in 13th week drops, no reports of Zika infection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51453043267_MosquitoAEDES.jpg)
Number of dengue cases in 13th week drops, no reports of Zika infection
The number of dengue cases in the country from March 27 to April 2 dropped by five cases as compared to the week before.
Mon Apr 11 2016
![Zika could inject fear back into sex Zika could inject fear back into sex](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/81453542398_ZikaVirus.jpg)
Zika could inject fear back into sex
The Dallas's Zika infection was unique, however, because the virus had been transmitted via sex.
Thu Feb 04 2016