14 cases of Zika virus have been reported in Kerala that is already battling the second wave of Covid-19.
Among the infected was a 24-year-old pregnant woman who was diagnosed with the mosquito-transmitted disease on Thursday. Hers was the first case of the Zika virus in the Kerala.
The symptoms are similar to dengue and they include fever, rashes and joint pain.
Joint Health Secretary Lav Agarwal on Friday said that the union health ministry is closely monitoring the situation in Kerala and has sent a six-member team to support the state government.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said an action plan has been drawn up to control the spread of Zika virus.
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