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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Zika virus could spread to parts of Europe by summer, says WHO

The Zika virus is expected to spread to parts of Europe in late spring and summer, health leaders have said. Many top holiday spots have been identified as having a "moderate" risk, including France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece, Turkey and Switzerland. Share Go To But official advice for UK travellers remains unchanged. If the virus spreads to France, there could be implications for the impending Euro 2016 championships. Thousands of supporters from across the UK will travel to France for the tournament, which begins on June 10. Health officials have already been forced to consider the impact of the virus in Brazil ahead of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro....


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