
WHO says Zika virus infection 'highly likely' to spread in western Pacific region
MANILA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Zika virus infection is "highly likely to further spread" in the western Pacific region, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, expressing concern over the possibility that complications associated to the virus might increase.
"It is highly that the region will continue to report cases and possibly new outbreaks of Zika virus infection," the WHO said in a report.
The report added, "Considering the uncertainties, the possibility of observing complications associated with Zika virus infection may increase."
Since 2007, countries and territories have reported evidence of mosquito-borne Zika virus transmission.