Tag: Zika virus
Still many questions about Zika’s threat to pregnant women
Washington (AP) - Zika may stand convicted of causing devastating birth defects but there still are lots of questions about how much of a...
Volunteering for infection in hunt for dengue, Zika vaccines
Washington (AP) - Forget mosquito bites. Volunteers let researchers in the U.S. inject them with the dengue virus in the name of science —...
Study: 1st evidence that Zika may cause temporary paralysis
London (AP) - Scientists may have the first evidence that Zika can cause temporary paralysis, according to a new study of patients who developed...
CDC expands tropical virus alert; 22 destinations on list
Health authorities have added eight tropical destinations to a travel alert about an illness linked with a severe birth defect and spread by mosquitoes....
Prime Minister bolsters mosquito fighting campaign
Bangkok – The Prime Minister has promoted the government’s mosquito combating campaign and voiced a desire to see ASEAN wide cooperation to stem disease...
Health Ministry: Zika virus outbreak unlikely in Thailand
Bangkok – The Ministry of Public Health has indicated it is unlikely the Zika virus will enter and spread through the Kingdom. Department of...
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Traffic closure announced for Pattaya Countdown 2026
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has announced a temporary traffic closure along Pattaya Beach Road to facilitate preparations and crowd management for the Pattaya...
Pattaya targets beach encroachment in bid to protect tourism appeal
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have stepped up efforts to restore cleanliness and order along beaches and public areas after finding belongings left...
Pattaya steps up cleanliness efforts ahead of Naklua Market Walk and Eat Festival
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has intensified its urban cleanliness campaign as municipal officers in Naklua begin large-scale street cleaning and maintenance work ahead...
Foreign motorcyclist killed in late-night crash off Pattaya near Mabprachan Reservoir
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign man was killed in a motorcycle accident in the early hours of December 18 after his bike lost control...
Senior living and humanitarian aid efforts were the two topics at the Pattaya City...
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) welcomed two distinguished speakers at its December 10 meeting, each addressing vital issues that touch...