A surge in Zika virus cases sparked a warning from the Department of Disease Control (DDC). In the last month, 266 cases were reported. Pregnant women are at risk, as the virus can cause babies to be born with microcephaly, a result of underdeveloped brains.
The DDC made the announcement yesterday, August 27. The monsoon season, with its frequent rain, has created ideal conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Bird baths and other containers that collect water can become breeding grounds. The public is urged to promptly remove any such containers to reduce the risk of Zika and other diseases.
In the past four weeks, more than 24 provinces reported new Zika cases. The highest number of cases were reported in Chanthaburi (37 cases) and Phetchabun (23 cases).
Zika in pregnant women can lead to microcephaly in their infants, resulting in birth…
