the Ministry of health of Indonesia, the Zika virus has infected more than 82 people in Singapore.
Ministry of Health of Indonesia has issued a notice to travel, say the people not to fly to Singapore. This is not because it is full of dangerous haze created by businesses in the archipelago, but because the well talked about Zika virus has invaded the Lion City.
Kompas quoted the Health Minister Nila F. Moeloek of the archipelago, who said: "If you plan to travel to Singapore, please consider your priorities . If it is urgent, you can go, but if not, please put the trip on hold. "According to the Ministry of Health of Indonesia, the Zika virus has infected more than 82 people in Singapore.
Moeloek confirmed that there has been a confirmed case of the virus in Indonesia Zika. The victim was located in Jambi, and infection was reported several months ago, during the first wave of Zika concern. "We discovered by accident. At that time, we conducted research on dengue fever. But after investigation, the results actually were positive for Zika virus, "said Moeloek Tempo on Tuesday, August 30.
The virus Zika grabbed media attention yet times in recent weeks, after 41 cases were reported in Singapore. Since then, the number of cases has increased. one of reported infections was a man of 48 years who traveled to Singapore in Brazil. Therefore, the Indonesian government says he wants to remain vigilant Zika enter the country.
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the Minister said the government would not let down custody, although he had no more reported cases of Zika Indonesia Moeloek said officials are on alert, adding. "it is still not proven that Zika virus causes microcephaly. but there was a warning, especially for those who come back from Brazil. We check if those who just came of the Olympic Games have been infected with the virus. "
The Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said Kompas Tuesday, August 20 that his team received Indonesian word that has been infected with Zika in Singapore. However, Marsudi added that the news has not yet been confirmed. "Our embassy in Singapore is trying to confirm if an Indonesian national who can or may not have been infected in Singapore. At present, we are still waiting, "said Marsudi Wednesday, August 31.
Health organizations around the world strongly suspect Zika to cause microcephaly in unborn babies when mothers speakers are bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus. Babies with the condition are often born with abnormally small heads, and tend to have defects of the brain. Countries such as Australia, Taiwan and South Korea have advised women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid countries where cases of Zika were reported, including Singapore visit.
In adults, Zika virus usually has a lot less impact than it does on unborn babies. As for general infections, the patient will probably have a sudden fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms. Patients will also probably a bad headache. Unlike dengue, the patient's eyes may become red due to conjunctivitis when infected with Zika.
For pregnant expatriates who do not need to go to Singapore urgently, it might actually be wise to skip the race Formula upcoming A in a few weeks. If you need to be a cowboy on it, it might be wise to bring plenty of mosquito repellent.
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