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Govt asks states to maintain vigil, focus on screening pregnant women as zika virus cases rise in Maharashtra

Union Health Ministry issued an advisory to monitor the growth of foetuses of expecting mothers who tested positive for the infection. It also asked health facilities to identify a nodal officer to monitor  and take action to keep the premises free of Aedes mosquito infestation

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After some cases of Zika virus reported from parts of Maharashtra, the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday issued an advisory to all states highlighting the need to maintain a constant vigil over the situation in the country.

As per the PTI report, states have been urged to focus on screening pregnant women for Zika virus. They have been asked to monitor the growth of foetus of expecting mothers who tested positive for the infection.

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