The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Zika Virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
The WHO’s position came a day after the Nigerian government advised a travel restriction of its pregnant citizens to Latin America, the worst hit region since the Zika virus outbreak began late last year.
Isaac Adewole, Nigeria’s Health Minister, said the restriction would remain in place until “the situation improves.”
Margaret Chan, the WHO Director General, said at a press briefing in Geneva, Monday, that a coordinated international response is needed to intensify the control of mosquito and expedite development of diagnostic tests.
