Tag: virus-linked
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Zika no longer a world public health emergency: WHO
The World Health Organization on Friday announced that the Zika virus outbreak, linked to deformations in babies' heads and brains, no longer poses a world public health emergency, though it warned the epidemic remains a challenge. Brazil, the epicentre of the outbreak, has however refused to downgrade the risk, while experts swiftly lashed out against…
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Bryan brothers pull out of Rio Games citing health concerns
(Reuters) – Americans Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful doubles team in men's tennis history, have pulled out of the defense of their title at the Rio Games saying their family's health is their top priority. “After countless hours of deliberation Mike and I have decided to forego the Rio Olympics,” the pair wrote…