Epidemic

2015–16 Zika virus epidemic

Apr 2015 – Nov 2016 · 20.00° N, 100.00° W

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When
Apr 2015 – Nov 2016
Kind
Epidemic
Coordinates
20.00° N, 100.00° W
Description
epidemic
Cause
Zika virus

2015–16 Zika virus epidemic

Widespread epidemic of Zika fever

An epidemic of Zika fever, caused by Zika virus, began in Brazil and affected other countries in the Americas from April 2015 to November 2016. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the end of the epidemic in November 2016, but noted that the virus still represents "a highly significant and long term problem".

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