WHO To Hold Session To Brief Member States About Zika.

The AP (1/27, Keaten) reports the World Health Organization said evidence linking birth defects with the Zika virus is “circumstantial” and more research is needed. Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan said in a statement, “Although a causal link between Zika infection in pregnancy and microcephaly has not been established, the circumstantial evidence is suggestive and extremely worrisome.” Chan added that the “increased occurrence of neurological syndromes, noted in some countries coincident with arrival of the virus,” also “adds to the concern.” The agency plans to hold a “special session” in Geneva on Thursday “to brief member states about Zika http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EU_WHO_ZIKA_VIRUS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT