10 more locally spread Zika cases identified in Florida, travel notice issued

The US state of Florida has identified 10 additional cases likely caused by local mosquito bites, bringing the total number of people with locally transmitted Zika to 14, the state`s Governor Rick Scott said on Monday.

US says "high likelihood" of Zika spreading locally

Health officials in Florida said Friday there is a "high likelihood" that the state has the first cases of local Zika virus transmission by mosquitoes in the continental United States.

Plea for Rio Olympics to be moved over Zika virus fears is rejected

The World Health Organization has rejected calls from 150 leading scientists to move or postpone the Rio Olympics because of the ongoing Zika virus.

Brazil's Rousseff Faces Additional Investigation - Reports

Brazilian media are reporting that the country's top prosecutor has asked the Supreme Court to open an investigation into alleged obstruction of justice by embattled President Dilma Rousseff.