The Zika Virus in Southeast Asia: Singapore Reports Its First Case, WHO Issues a Warning

The Zika virus started its deadly scourge in Brazil with more than 4000 babies affected between October 2015 and January 2016. Now, the deadly virus is extending its claws in the Southeast Asian region and this time, the strain was similar to that found in the 1960s. It was so alarming that WHO already issued a warning for the region to be vigilant about it.