Reports of the mosquito-borne Zika virus spreading have continued to ramp up in the past few days, with the World Health Organization adding to the list of countries that have reported it. However, as of January 29 at 10:00 am PST, a Public Health Agency of Canada press conference confirmed no formal travel advisory will
Travel Advisory: Zika Virus Alert Update
Zika virus – related conditions The mosquito-borne Zika virus has been dominating the news since it first hit in December. The virus, when contracted by pregnant women, has been linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect. It may also be causing another serious health condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome, where the body’s immune system attacks the
