Monthly Archives: August 2016

Zika: Why Brazil, Why Now

Many parts of Brazil also feature a very warm climate, crowded living conditions and poor sanitation — all conditions under which the Aedes mosquito thrives, Evans said. “You can imagine the water and sanitation systems in the underdeveloped regions of … Continue reading

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Zika Won’t Pose Risks at the Olympics: Health Experts

HealthDay | Zika won’t pose risk at the Olympics: health experts August 3, 2016 Rio has not suffered significantly from Brazil’s Zika epidemic, which began last year. And that may be why the city itself should not contribute to a … Continue reading

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