Saudi Aabia has been taking preventive measures against the Zika virus, which is fast becoming a global concern. Zika is an emerging mosquito-borne virus that was first identified in humans in 1952 in Uganda and Tanzania. Its outbreaks have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific thus far.
Faisal Al-Zahrani, Health Ministry spokesman, told Arab News that even Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih has emphasized preventive measures taken by all countries in the region against the virus.
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Kingdom alive to Zika virus threat | Arab News
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