World Health Organization (WHO) has said, Zika virus is likely to keep spreading across Asia. WHO Director Margaret Chan said in Manila that experts were still looking for ways to deal with the virus. She said, the scientists do not yet have answers to many critical questions.
The mosquito borne virus has been detected in 70 countries worldwide, at least 19 in the Asia Pacific region.The virus has existed in Asia for decades, but the latest large-scale outbreak originated in Brazil.
Zika generally has mild effects, but is more dangerous for pregnant women as it has been linked to severe birth defects, including the brain deformation microcephaly.