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What's the latest information on the Zika virus?
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the Zika virus is an international public health emergency. There are currently no known vaccines or treatments for the virus, which can cause serious birth defects in babies born to infected mothers. Symptoms of the virus include fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis. It is important to take precautions against mosquito bites, such as wearing long sleeves and pants, using insect repellent and eliminating standing water sources where mosquitoes may breed.