Maharashtra reports first case of Zika virus in Pune

The first case of Zika virus has been reported from a village in Maharashtra’s Pune, said the state Surveillance Officer Dr Pradip Awate on August 1.

“First case of Zika virus has been reported from a village in Pune. The infection in the patient is mild and no other member of his family has developed any symptom of the infection. This infection doesn't need specific treatment. Health workers are going door-to-door to scan people for fever in 7 villages that fall within 5-km radius of the village where Zika infection has been detected. Entomological surveillance is also being conducted,” said Dr Awate.