Zika Virus
What happened to Zika?
Two years ago the world was gripped in a Zika panic as the mosquito-borne virus infected millions and spread across 80 countries. Thousands of babies were born with horrific birth defects after their… Audio
Vincent Covello: risk, crisis and communication
Kim Hill talks to Dr Vincent Covello, founder and director of the Center for Risk Communication in New York, who has worked as a researcher, teacher and consultant advising over 500 government… Audio
US correspondent, Steve Almond
The apparent implosion of the Trump campaign, which has been in a free-fall for the past ten days. And the Zika has shown up in Florida. Audio
WHO advises eight weeks of safe sex
Now WHO is advising people returning from areas affected by the Zika virus to follow safe sex practices or abstain from sex for at least eight weeks. That's double its previous recommendation. Audio
Should Zika force the Olympics to be moved?
One hundred and fifty top health professionals from around the world have written an open letter calling for the Rio Olympics to be moved or postponed because of the Zika virus. Audio
Zika outbreak linked back to Pacific Islands
The outbreak of the Zika virus in South America has been linked back to the Pacific Islands. Audio
NZ Zika cases spread by unprotected sex - WHO
New Zealand and five other countries are reporting the spread of Zika virus - without it being carried by mosquitoes, the WHO says.
The WHO warns Zika is on the rise and everyone is at risk
The World Health Organisation says new research has strengthened the link between the Zika virus and foetal abnormalities, and it says sexual transmission of the virus is more common than previously… Audio
Discovery of potentially Zika-bearing mosquitoes in Auckland
Dr Jose Derraik discusses the discovery of potentially Zika-bearing mosquitoes at Auckland Airport. Audio
Possible Zika-carrying Larvae - Dr Stewart Jessamine
Biosecurity officials at Auckland Airport have found mosquito larvae of the type that can carry Zika. The Ministry of Health said staff found the larvae in a trap near the international baggage area… Audio
Marshalls health officials try to prevent Zika spread
The Marshall Islands is the latest Pacific Island country pulling out all the stops to try to prevent pregnant women from contracting the zika virus. Audio
Zika could be carried by NZ mosquito
A New Zealand mosquito species could carry the zika virus according to preliminary Brazilian research.
NZ reports possible case of sexual transmitted Zika virus
A woman in New Zealand has tested positive for Zika, without having visited an affected country. Auckland University's Dr Siouxsie Wiles is with me in the studio joins Morning Report. Audio
Seven reported Zika cases in Tonga: hundreds more suspected
Health authorities in Tonga are now reporting up to seven people have contracted the Zika virus. Audio
Science: Flu, Zika virus and human gene editing
Science news with Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists and a new approach to fighting flu, the latest on the Zika virus outbreak, and UK authorities approve the gene editing of human embryos.
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New Zealand athletes to discuss Zika risk
New Zealand's Olympic athletes and officials will be briefed on the risk of the Zika virus as part of their regular discussions ahead of this year's Rio Games.
American Samoa becoming new hotspot for Zika
American Samoa is becoming a new hotspot in the Pacific for the Zika virus, with local doctors reportedly diagnosing an average of six cases a day. Audio
Zika a global health emergency
Twenty-four countries have been affected by the Zika virus. We talk to Professor Michael Baker about how worrying this outbreak is. Audio
WHO declares Zika virus outbreak a global health emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the Zika virus outbreak a Global Health Emergency. Audio
Zika emergency talks take place in Geneva
The World Health Organisation has declared the Zika virus outbreak a Global Health Emergency, following emergency talks in Geneva. Audio